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Chilean port workers happy with new working conditions bill
After causing losses of Chilean fruit in January with strikes, port workers are happy with a new bill to be put to Congress.
June 06 , 2014
U.S.: Chiquita claims it never tried to block 9/11 victims' bill
Chiquita has spoken out amid claims it allegedly spent US$780,000 in lobbying against a 9/11 victims' bill.
June 06 , 2014
U.S.: Northwest pear volume down but prospects good
USA Pears has planned several strong marketing campaigns as production slips slightly.
June 06 , 2014
Chilean fig exporter sets sights high
Hortofruticola Sudamericana says despite logistical issues, it is confident figs can follow the path of blueberries in becoming the next big superfood.
June 06 , 2014
Opinion: what's going on with Zespri?
Zespri's public response to its latest legal case is quite strange considering the amount of money in question.
June 06 , 2014
U.S.: BrightFarms to ramp up greenhouse rollout
Capitalizing on demand for well-priced local salads, New York's BrightFarms expects a raft of new greenhouses to break ground in the next 18 months.
June 05 , 2014
Chilean apple size 'worst in 17 years', says exporter
Chile's apple growers have suffered from smaller fruit sizing and poor export markets this season, according to Santiago-based Los Lirios.
June 05 , 2014
China: Joyvio building "reserve army for modern agriculture"
Chinese produce giant Joyvio is strengthening its blueberry capabilities across a range of different fronts.
June 05 , 2014
Blueberry leaf extract lengthens shelf life, study shows
A Chinese-U.S. study shows a substance in blueberry leaves can help extend fruit shelf life and add antioxidants.
June 05 , 2014
Ecuador: Noboa shifts to containers for banana shipping
Noboa has made the move to container shipping for bananas, with Antwerp now the first port of unlading in Europe.
June 05 , 2014
