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El Niño may trigger higher Brazilian mango volume in 2014-15
A report says El Niño bodes positively for Brazil's mango industry, and not so well for a key competitor.
July 28 , 2014
Netherlands: Rijk Zwaan rolls out new salad varieties
Growers from around the world visited the Netherlands recently to see new Rijk Zwaan varieties of a range of vegetables, including endives, lettuce, cabbage and celery.
July 28 , 2014
U.S. appeals court throws out Chiquita terrorist payment claim case
A case relating to alleged paramilitary payments from Chiquita in Colombia has been dismissed by a federal court in Florida as being outside U.S jurisdiction.
July 24 , 2014
Israel: pomegranate 'production looks very good' says grower
With harvest just days away, a large Israeli pomegranate producer is optimistic about the campaign ahead.
July 24 , 2014
Dutch blueberry company expecting 'best crop in five years'
One Dutch blueberry marketer who experienced 'almost no winter' is enjoying a very productive harvest season.
July 23 , 2014
Cameroon banana leader to bolster plantations
A subsidiary of Compagnie Fruitiere in Cameroon has announced the expansion of its banana farms.
July 22 , 2014
South African avocados face stronger Peruvian competition in Europe
An 'oversaturated' U.S. avocado market has led to Peru competing more heavily with South Africa in the EU.
July 18 , 2014
Brazilian apple exports take a dive in 2014
Brazilians have spent a lot more on imported apples this year compared to the prices achieved for exports.
July 18 , 2014
Philippines: Del Monte banana plantation raided
Land disputes could be the motive behind an armed attack on a banana plantation in the Philippines.
July 16 , 2014
Canada: accepting increased cargo 'up to operators', says Vancouver port
Terminal operators in Vancouver's port will decide on whether to accept new business in the event of U.S. delays.
July 15 , 2014
