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SanLucar subsidiary ships first table grapes from Ecuador
The first shipment is of Crimson Seedless grapes, but the group has also planted proprietary varieties from IFG.
December 19 , 2016
U.S.: Growers Express gets patent for processed cauliflower
The announcement comes shortly after the group's 'Cauliflower Crumbles' line won the Joe Nucci Award for Product Innovation during the New York Produce Show.
December 19 , 2016
EU Parliament ratifies Ecuador trade deal
The European Parliament has approved Ecuador's accession to a trade agreement with Colombia and Peru, with a 544-114 majority.
December 16 , 2016
Major Dutch co-op reincarnates auction clock for produce sales
The head of ZON explains why the iconic selling method went out of fashion a few decades ago, and why many growers are happy about its recent reinstallation.
December 16 , 2016
South Africa: Early season grape volume running higher than 2015-16
In the early part of the deal shipments have risen to Asia and North America, while dropping significantly to the Middle East and Russia.
December 16 , 2016
No concerns over Del Monte's GM pink pineapple, says FDA
Although not yet officially approved by the U.S. FDA, the entity has concluded there are 'no unresolved safety or regulatory questions' about the pink-fleshed variety.
December 16 , 2016
South Africa lifts EU citrus exports despite lower volumes, tough CBS rules
The EU is not satisfied with the four interceptions of CBS this year, prompting calls from South African industry for WTO action.
December 16 , 2016
Photo Gallery: Brooklyn retail and urban ag tour, New York Produce Show
As part of the recent New York Produce Show and Conference, we took part in the Brooklyn Retail and Urban Agriculture industry tour.
December 15 , 2016
Primus to award Hortifrut México best average for quality, safety audits
"This is the first time that Primus Auditing Ops has given this recognition," says Carlos Castillo of Hortifrut México.
December 15 , 2016
Pazazz apples to hit U.S., Canadian markets 'earlier than ever before'
The Honeycrisp offspring variety is expected to hit the market this week and will be available through February while supplies last.
December 15 , 2016
