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Ecuador's budding table grape sector aims for 10-fold growth
While even representing only a fraction of South America's fourth-largest grape exporter Argentina, Ecuador's table grape industry has ambitions to find its market niche from April to July.
December 12 , 2017
U.K.: “Snowbergines” hit the shelves at Waitrose
Early varieties of aubergine were traditionally white-skinned, which coined the name 'eggplant' in the United States as they resembled goose eggs.
December 12 , 2017
South Africa: Agri SA sees challenges in new codes of good practice
The industry body has called on Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for flexibility in compliance to ensure a smooth transition.
December 12 , 2017
Chile: New dam planned for Valparaiso region
"We have fields of avocados and citrus that will benefit, where a high percentage is for export,"says a regional government representative.
December 12 , 2017
APM Terminals boost cold chain supply logistics in Nigeria
The aim is to help reduce the current 15 million metric tons (MT) of fresh produce wasted each year in the West African nation.
December 12 , 2017
Australia: Sydney pop-up avocado restaurant proves a hit
The industry-funded temporary restaurant has been served up with a healthy dose of comedic irony, appointing Bernard Salt as ambassador.
December 11 , 2017
U.K. retailer debuts mini cocktail avocados
The slimmer fruit is the result of an unpollinated blossom and develops without a seed.
December 11 , 2017
Opinion: Technology could unleash the potential of India’s farmlands
A top executive from one of India's leading agricultural companies discusses the paradigm shift that is starting to take place in India - dubbed 'Farming 3.0'.
December 11 , 2017
U.S.: Good domestic movement on Washington apples, says industry rep
Todd Fryhover says the industry is in "great shape" this season, with prices generally at least as high as last year.
December 11 , 2017
U.S.: Normal timing for California grape season end despite initial concerns
However, John Pandol says that the end-of-season supply dynamics of red and white grapes have "flipped" this year.
December 11 , 2017
