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Argentina: Ecofrut explains fruit payment lawsuit

A large Argentine fruit company has been ordered to pay more than US$100,000 to settle a case with a grower.
June 11 , 2014

PMA Fruittrade to untap fresh trade possibilities

Fedefruta chief Juan Carolus Brown says a new event will lift up produce powers as part of a Latin American bloc.
June 11 , 2014

U.K. authorities uncover cocaine in Colombian banana shipment

Drug busts involving fruit are becoming increasingly common, with the latest seizure involving Colombian bananas.
June 10 , 2014

Opinion: what tax reform means for Chilean agribusiness

Tax reform is the hottest political topic in Chile right now. Tomas Vio explains what it will mean for growers.
June 09 , 2014

3D printer company 'reinvents concept of fruit on demand'

Is there any point to creating fake but edible 3D fruit? One U.K. company thinks there certainly is.
June 09 , 2014

Russia places temporary ban on Ukrainian potatoes

With a 40% currency devaluation, Ukrainian growers can find good opportunities in Europe to offset a Russian ban on their potatoes.
June 09 , 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

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

Peru to trial new quality seal for Minneolas

Six Peruvian citrus exporters aim to strengthen their reputations abroad with a ProCitrus-backed quality seal.
June 04 , 2014

U.K. retailer sees the benefit in new laser label technology

British grocer M&S will trial a Spanish fruit laser labeling system that fits in with its sustainability ethos.
June 04 , 2014

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