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U.S.: Whole Foods ends co-CEO arrangement

Whole Foods is ditching its dual-CEO structure, with Walter Robb to transition away from the position at the end of the year.
November 04 , 2016

Driscoll's undergoes name change for 'brand consistency'

An executive said the company wanted to 'eliminate the confusion that has existed between our brand and our corporate identity.'
November 04 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 43, 2016

The opening prices of Chilean cherries in the Chinese market registered in week 43 were even higher than last season.
November 04 , 2016

Peru gains Chinese blueberry market access

An industry leader expects the fruit will arrive in time for Chinese New Year celebrations, after undergoing cold treatment in transit to ward off fruit fly risks.
November 03 , 2016

California: CCM and Bayer CropScience work together to fight HLB

Citrus greening disease has not yet been found in the state's commercial citrus groves, and the California Citrus Mutual is working hard to keep it that way.
November 03 , 2016

Weather issues dent Chilean cherry export forecast

While Chile's current export estimate of 20-21 million boxes is lower than hoped for, the industry is expected to see another year of high returns this season.
November 03 , 2016

USDA drafts PRA for Indian table grape imports

U.S. authorities have identified 14 organisms present in India as candidates for risk management if grape imports are to be permitted.
November 03 , 2016

Misfits ugly produce program takes grower adjustment, says Robinson Fresh

The ugly truth is that six billion pounds of fresh produce goes unused in the U.S. each year.
November 03 , 2016

Honeycrisp offspring variety to reach 2,000 U.S. stores this season

Honeybear Brands' Pazazz variety is clawing its way into a saturated market for new apples.
November 02 , 2016

Fresh Del Monte profits up despite banana sales decline in Q3

The group's avocado, fresh-cut and pineapple lines drove financial performance during the period.
November 02 , 2016