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Honduras: Strike continues for thousands of Chiquita workers
The situation has resulted in banana exports being US$30 million lower than expected.
February 13 , 2018
U.S.: Georgia companies merge to create 'largest peach and pecan operation'
The consolidated operation will pack peaches under the Lane Southern Orchards label.
February 13 , 2018
Nestlé acquires majority stake in world's largest golden berry buyer
Nestlé, one of the world's largest food companies, says the move widens its presence in a fast-growing category.
February 13 , 2018
New shipping connections boost Port of Antwerp's perishable volumes
Anticipating further increases, port service providers are currently expanding infrastructure and introducing innovative solutions such as blockchain technology and sustainable transport concepts.
February 13 , 2018
U.S.: Florida orange crop estimate continues to fall
The latest report pegs the state's orange crop 2% down on the January estimate and 35% lower than the 2016-17 season.
February 13 , 2018
U.S.: Congress approves Florida ag disaster package
Citrus growers are expected to receive around a third of the US$2.4 billion that will be made in direct payments to Florida producers who’ve suffered hurricane-related crop losses last year.
February 12 , 2018
First citrus trees appeared in the Himalayan foothills, scientists says
They believe that when the climate changed millions of years ago, bringing weaker monsoons and drier weather, the plants were able to spread out of the Himalayas and throughout southeast Asia.
February 12 , 2018
U.S.: Hazel develops technology to boost post-harvest pear quality
Researchers found that D’Anjou pears treated with Hazel Pear had three-times longer shelf life and 95% internal color retention following three weeks of treatment.
February 12 , 2018
Real-time data innovator continues with global expansion
The expanded trials will open opportunities for the MOST solution across international markets.
February 12 , 2018
T&G launches new fruit brand in Australia
One of New Zealand's leading produce companies has launched a colorful new fruit brand for the Australian market, under which commodities including kiwifruit, berries and stonefruit will be sold.
February 09 , 2018
