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U.S.: More than 500 affected in cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald's

More than 500 people have been affected across 15 states and New York City.
September 13 , 2018

Argentina expects 15% uptick in blueberry exports

A record 35% of exports are set to be made via sea freight this year, but the recently announced export taxes are expected to impact the industry's competitiveness.
September 13 , 2018

U.S.: Sun World moves packing operations in-house

The company says it has taken a phased-in approach with installation, with four lines currently functioning and the final installment of three lines projected to be complete the last week of September.
September 13 , 2018

Sakata Seed America celebrates completion of its Woodland Innovation Center

PRESS RELEASE Morgan Hill, CA – Sakata Seed America is excited to announce phase one completion of the Sakata Seed America Woodland Innovation Center: a new research and production facility in Woodland, California. Since announcing plans March 1st, 2016, the Sakata Seed America Woodland Innovation Center has been under construction to create an exciting culmination of […]
September 12 , 2018

Interpoma 2018, “The Apple in the World” congress looks East

PRESS RELEASE Bolzano, September 12, 2018 – The 2018 edition of Interpoma, the biennial event organized by Fiera Bolzano exclusively for the apple production sector and scheduled for November 15 to 17 this year, promises to be bursting with new ideas and products. Among the events most eagerly awaited by the industry is “The Apple […]
September 12 , 2018

Australian shoppers warned to throw out strawberries after needles found

A disgruntled ex-employee is suspected to be behind the contamination that has led to recalls of two brands across three states.
September 12 , 2018

Limoneira CEO: California lemon, avocado crops to feel heatwave effects in 2019

Harold Edwards speaks about some of his key expectations for the company's lemon and avocado businesses next year.
September 12 , 2018

Blueberries in Charts: Peru, reshaping the U.S. blueberry market

Peru has seen explosive growth over recent years in a period in which the U.S. market has traditionally been very undersupplied.
September 12 , 2018

Argentina: Prima Group acquires majority stake in Moño Azul

"It is an important step for us and for the entire Rio Negro Valley," said Prima CEO Nicolás Sánchez.
September 12 , 2018

U.S.: Hurricane Florence to affect East Coast tomatoes, sweet potatoes

The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday, with North Carolina and Virginia set to be most heavily affected.
September 11 , 2018