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U.S.: Port Manatee deal could bolster Del Monte import presence
Del Monte and Logistec are on the cusp of sealing a US$24.6 million warehouse deal in Florida through a public-private partnership.
January 29 , 2014
Turkish truckers strike against Istanbul regulations
Turkish fruit-moving truck drivers have turned off ignitions in response to an Istanbul bridge ban.
January 28 , 2014
Poland: Targban takes over Del Monte ripening facilities
A leading supplier of fruit to Eastern Europe has reached a "landmark transaction" with Del Monte.
January 28 , 2014
Chilean port strike over
Chile's port operations are back to normal after a deal was struck between workers, companies and the government.
January 25 , 2014
Colombian regional govt slates US$6M for avocado development
Colombia's department of Antioquia will spend millions of dollars on a range of avocado industry projects.
January 24 , 2014
Tropical triumph for Brazilian fruit exports
Six out of Brazil's top seven fresh fruit exports scored improved results in the 2013 season.
January 23 , 2014
Texas prepares for boom in Mexican fresh imports
Renovations to Mexico's highway system will create a fast track for fresh produce to Texas.
January 22 , 2014
Australian "super plum" growers confident ahead of harvest
With 10 times the anthocyanin levels of regular plums, the Queen Garnet variety has the potential to storm its way into the super food market.
January 21 , 2014
Mexican lime region shakes under power struggle
A Mexican cartel has suffered mass arrests, possibly returning power to local lime growers.
January 21 , 2014
South African grape exports down in early 2014
South Africa's table grape exports were 53% lower year-on-year in the first fortnight of 2014.
January 21 , 2014
