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Anti-food waste champion calls on Obama, Cameron to follow France'’s lead

The politician who spearheaded France's new food waste law has urged U.S. President Barack Obama to 'leave a legacy'.
February 26 , 2016

Australia: Costa Group announces US$58M berry growth investment plan

CEO Harry Debney says the plan reflects Costa's "high conviction" about fresh berry prospects locally and internationally over the long term.
February 26 , 2016

Tropicals take a hit in Japan's 2015 fruit import balance

Arrivals of pineapples, mangoes and papayas were down significantly in Japan last year.
February 25 , 2016

No guts, no glory for Sicilian round eggplant

Southern Seed's Gloria F1 variety has gained a consumer preference at home in Italy, and now the crop could be set for new European growing regions.
February 25 , 2016

U.S.: Washington apple sees bright future with fresh branding strategy

The new Sunrise Magic apple brand's marketing strategy will involve international markets at a later stage.
February 25 , 2016

Latam weather experts forecast drought, frosts in Pacific Basin after El Niño

"This year won't be so calm from a point of view of frosts in Chile and Argentina," says weather expert Fernando Santibáñez.
February 24 , 2016

Drug trade, dumping severely impacting banana pricing, says Del Monte

Del Monte's CEO explains why banana pricing has reached irrational levels on a global scale.
February 24 , 2016

U.S.: South Carolina peach growers expect bright season ahead

Despite setbacks last fall, South Carolina peach growers expect strong production this year.
February 24 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 7, 2016

Australian red seedless grapes achieved better prices than the South African competition in Asia during week 7.
February 24 , 2016

U.S.: Sunkist hits US$1B revenue mark again

U.S. citrus cooperative Sunkist has recorded US$1 billion in revenue for the sixth consecutive year.
February 24 , 2016