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India: Punjab Government plans kinnow mandarin marketing campaign

The government of India's largest kinnow mandarin-growing state hopes to incentivize producers by promoting the fruit's health benefits to the public.
May 13 , 2014

Mexico: Colima lime growers threaten road blockade

Colima lime growers are up in arms as the government has not yet delivered the HLB support funds it promised.
May 13 , 2014

China Fruits Corporation announces Miss Fruit winners

China Fruits Corporation has emulated a Chiquita-style beauty contest with ambassadors chosen for 10 fruits.
May 09 , 2014

Fruit and veggies put German leader in better shape

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given a well-needed publicity boost to the produce industry
May 09 , 2014

Philippines: typhoon-affected coconut growers receive aid

International relief funds have come together to provide a economic alternatives to Philippine coconut growers.
May 09 , 2014

U.K.: Vaz confirms Indian mango debate for Parliament

The Speaker of the U.K. House of Commons has granted parliamentary debate on the EU mango ban for this Thursday.
May 07 , 2014

Ecuador prepares for spread of Panama Disease

Panama Disease has put researchers on alert in Ecuador, who hope to develop better detection methods.
May 06 , 2014

U.S.: Michigan dominates Salad Bars to Midwest Schools campaign

We take a look at United Fresh's current salad bar drive and the effects of improved school lunch legislation for a produce distributor.
May 06 , 2014

Blueberry growers cotton on to benefits of packing on arrival

A Chilean-American company is adapting to flexible retail needs for bulk blueberry sourcing.
April 28 , 2014

Europe: consumer education key to exotic fruit growth

A European importer of exotic fruits says the category will only get "really interesting" if sales are sustainable.
April 28 , 2014

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