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Peru: Giant African snail outbreak worsens after heavy rains
The snails have been present in Peru since 2012 and have mainly been affecting banana plantations in the north.
May 24 , 2017
Frosts bring "urgency" to NZ kiwifruit harvest
However, the head of NZKGI emphasizes the frosts experienced by the industry recently are not unusual and are something growers take into consideration.
May 23 , 2017
Australian café's 'avolatte' causes a stir
It is said to be unclear whether the coffee served in an avocado skin is a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign or simply an example of "peak hipster."
May 23 , 2017
International marketing award for inspiring children to eat fresh produce
The award is open to all suppliers and marketers, and the winner will be announced at the London Produce Show to be held next month.
May 23 , 2017
Russia, Turkey sign joint statement to lift trade sanctions
The document was signed in the presence of the countries' Prime Ministers, but its contents are as yet unclear.
May 22 , 2017
Oppy, Ocean Spray join forces to market berries
"This new innovation will disrupt an established category," said Oppy vice president of marketing James Milne.
May 22 , 2017
TPP trade deal to continue without U.S.
Trade ministers from the remaining 11 countries have agreed to complete preparatory work by November to put the free trade pact quickly into force.
May 22 , 2017
U.S.: Limoneira teams up with Tesla in bid to reduce energy costs
The citrus grower is bringing in Elon Musk's Tesla to help with its fast-growing set of solar energy installations for its farms.
May 22 , 2017
"Dual opportunity" for global blueberry industry, says Brazelton
The author of an IBO report has highlighted some significant changes the global industry is experiencing.
May 22 , 2017
U.S.: Arctic Apple set for commercial launch following successful trials
Neal Carter says he couldn't have dreamt up better results for the recent market testing and expects volume to increase at least four-fold on a yearly basis.
May 22 , 2017
