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South Africa: new farm strikes threatened pending wage deadline
South Africa may have more strikes in the works if farmers do not honor the new minimum wage.
February 25 , 2013
Total Produce-Oppy alliance gives "huge footprint" to growers
The heads of Total Produce and Oppy talk shop about their alliance and plans for growth.
February 22 , 2013
Wal-Mart reports strong sales, welcomes lower taxes
A lower than expected tax rate boosted Wal-Mart's 2012 financial results, while sales rose 5%.
February 21 , 2013
Strawberry licensee fights illegal plant duplication in Egypt
Ekland Marketing is working to enforce legal strawberry licensing in Egypt to protect authorized growers.
February 21 , 2013
Brazil aims to export niche banana variety
Ivanete Pereira says a new Brazilian export banana will provide something new but won't compete with Cavendish.
February 20 , 2013
U.S.: Del Monte income jumps 54.8% for 2012
Logistics improvements have raised Del Monte's profitability despite lower net sales.
February 19 , 2013
Israel: overcoming a diluted produce industry
Israeli Export Institute CEO Ofer Sachs highlights changes for growers since the bankruptcy of Agrexco in 2011.
February 19 , 2013
Berries to become top category "one country at a time", says Bjorn
Driscoll's' Soren Bjorn discusses a wide range of berry trends affecting the European, Middle Eastern and Australian markets.
February 18 , 2013
Mixed reactions over troubled Chilean grape export deal
Importer responses to Chile's difficult grape export season have ranged from disappointment to understanding.
February 15 , 2013
Chiquita expands deciduous brand through independent licensee
The International Fruit Company will keep the Chiquita brand alive for deciduous fruits across various markets.
February 14 , 2013
