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Australian competition watchdog takes Woolworths to court

The ACCC has alleged retailer Woolworths engaged in "unconscionable conduct" with its suppliers.
December 14 , 2015

Egypt holds talks with China over grape and strawberry access

Egyptian and Chinese officials have agreed to meet again to discuss SPS arrangements for future fruit trade.
December 14 , 2015

Europe to create 'stabilization mechanism' for Ecuadorian banana trade

With Ecuador set to join a trade agreement between Europe, Colombia and Peru, some EU ministers are concerned about how local growers could be impacted.
November 26 , 2015

Follow the Frieda: Playful branding seeks out younger consumers

Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses a new brand and footage that didn't make the 'Fear No Fruit' documentary.
November 19 , 2015

Suspected HLB detection in Portugal puts Spain on high alert

One and a half hectares of citrus groves in southern Portugal have been ripped up amid fears a destructive pest has arrived.
November 17 , 2015

South Africa: Fruit selfie campaign targets millennials

A major pome fruit marketer hopes to boost fruit consumption among children with a new campaign.
November 05 , 2015

South Africa forecasts rise in table grape production

South Africa's table grape crop estimate for this coming season has been pegged 3-6% higher than last year.
October 28 , 2015

Turbana communication refresh 'embodies company's evolution'

A U.S. banana importer says its new slogan shows the positive impacts on communities where fruit is produced.
October 27 , 2015

Mexico, after the storm

During PMA Fresh Summit, Mexican growers discussed their operations' experiences with Hurricane Patricia, ranging from 'miracles' to crop damages and shipment delays.
October 26 , 2015

North American blueberry crop down in 2015

Preliminary USHBC estimates show the 2015 North American blueberry crop was lower for the first time in many years.
October 22 , 2015

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