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U.S.: Chiquita to keep ripening facilities at Gulfport "for now"
The Port of New Orleans has confirmed Chiquita has put plans to move a small part of its operation there on hold.
June 01 , 2015
Medfly detected in more Russia-bound Egyptian oranges
Just several days after Russia found Medfly in an orange shipment, another infected batch has been blocked.
June 01 , 2015
Italy: 'Viviana' table grape brand launched to counter downturn
A new brand encompassing more than 350 Italian table grape growers will revolve around 'product culture, inclusiveness and enhancement'.
June 01 , 2015
Indonesia to suspend citrus imports for four months
The Indonesian Department of Agriculture reportedly advised the government to stop citrus imports later this year.
May 28 , 2015
Norway: Logistics provider expands cold store facilities
Kloosterboer has recently acquired a 8,500-square-meter cold store built into the side of a mountain near Oslo.
May 27 , 2015
Ecuadorian banana prospects looking up in U.S., China as exports grow
Ecuador has embarked on its second promotional campaign in China across 10 supermarkets, with promising first day results.
May 27 , 2015
European Commission green lights Univeg combination
A three-way tie-up that would create combined sales of US$4.1 billion has just passed an important hurdle.
May 26 , 2015
Russia blocks Egyptian orange shipment after Medfly detection
Some 120 metric tons of oranges being shipped into Russia via sea were sent back after lab tests confirmed a quarantined pest.
May 25 , 2015
Chile: Fedefruta slams 'illegal' customs strike
Fedefruta's head says apples, kiwifruit and citrus are some of the crops that have been affected by recent strikes.
May 25 , 2015
Moroccan blueberry boom to take spotlight at IBO summit Down Under
Blueberries are all the rage in Morocco where growers are planting aggressively, but to steer clear of price falls they will need to avoid heavy harvesting from April to June.
May 22 , 2015
