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Thailand: Court orders Andy Hall to pay damages to pineapple company Natural Fruit

Human rights activist Andy Hall has been ordered to pay 10 million baht (US$320,000) in damages to Thai pineapple company Natural Fruit Co.
March 27 , 2018

Mr. Avocado JV to build second ripening center in China

The newest facility is slated to open in September 2018, with the intention to further supply Pagoda's 2,800 stores across China.
March 26 , 2018

Australia: ATGA hails progress in Japanese, South Korean table grape markets

The number of containers of Australia table grapes exported to Korea has already surpassed last year's total.
March 26 , 2018

Yamaha invests in NZ kiwifruit robotics firm

Robotics Plus says the new capital will speed up the expansion of its team and give it a partner with a global footprint and deep knowledge of manufacturing.
March 26 , 2018

Southern African citrus industry forecasts export rise in 2018

Increases are expected for both lemons and soft citrus, while Navel volumes are forecast to recover after last year's "disastrous" figures.
March 26 , 2018

First NZ Royal Gala apples of the season arrive in India

IG imported the fruit from Te Mata, one of the largest horticultural exporters in the Oceanic country.
March 26 , 2018

U.S.: Early peach, blueberry crops in Georgia hit by frost damage

While some growers have been severely affected, Charles Hall says the overall level of damage has not been as extreme as it was last year.
March 26 , 2018

China proposes 15% tariff on U.S. fruit imports

The move came soon after U.S. President Donald Trump instructed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to impose tariffs on at least US$50 billion in Chinese imports.
March 23 , 2018

Spain: Frosts cause €35M losses across 7,500 hectares in Valencia

Stonefruit is said to be the most affected fruit category, with persimmons and citrus also affected.
March 23 , 2018

Greenyard opens two new distribution centers in Germany

As a result of these investments in its largest market for its fresh business segment, Greenyard will close two existing logistics centers in the country.
March 23 , 2018