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Photo Gallery: Retail Tour, Amsterdam Produce Show

From Egyptian pomegranate arils to fresh-cut tropicals, the world's produce was on display during the Amsterdam Produce Show's Retail Tour.
November 14 , 2016

Colombia works to declare several avocado farms pest-free

With U.S. market access in sight, Colombian authorities are working to make as many growers eligible to export to the destination as possible.
November 14 , 2016

U.S. "absolutely key" for BanaBay positioning in 2017

After a very challenging summer for bananas, trader BanaBay is redoubling its efforts in the USA.
November 14 , 2016

New study reveals potential mango role of maintaining gut health

Mango supplementation has been found to prevent the loss of beneficial gut bacteria often induced by a high-fat diet.
November 11 , 2016

Europe: EC boosts ag promotion budget to €133M

The European Commission will spend €133 million co-financing several programs next year, with many targeting China, the Middle East, North America, South-East Asia and Japan.
November 11 , 2016

Rising Peruvian blueberry supply not a problem for Chile, says Hortifrut exec

A major Chile-based multinational is forecasting exports of more than 17,000MT and 5% annual growth in the coming years.
November 11 , 2016

Plum job for Serbian grower in the EU

A Serbian grower has made inroads in the Netherlands with plums he claims have a more "natural flavor" than a lot of the competition in the market.
November 10 , 2016

Peruvian golden berry exports soar

The country's physalis exports through September were valued at US$2.4 million, marking an 82% year-on-year rise.
November 10 , 2016

EU tightens controls on Turkish lemons

From next year European authorities will double the frequency of inspections of Turkish lemons.
November 10 , 2016

U.S.: Can "Kids Speak Fresh" videos help lift produce sales?

The scheme is aimed at inspiring rather than branding, says Robinson Fresh marketing manager Nicole Brandt.
November 10 , 2016