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Spanish produce industry 'worried' about Brexit

Spain's main produce trade association says its most pressing concern about the recent Brexit vote is the pound's devaluation against the euro.
June 28 , 2016

Expanded Panama Canal sees inaugural transit

Maersk says the larger locks in the Panama Canal will make shippers' money go further and will bring some environmental benefits.
June 28 , 2016

U.S.: Limoneira boosts solar energy focus

A major U.S. fruit company says its solar energy projects have reduced electrical costs from an energy company by approximately 70%.
June 28 , 2016

Brexit will have consequences on world's poor farmers, says Fairtrade

The Fairtrade Foundation says the British government 'bears a heavy responsibility' to ensure any new trade deals are 'truly fair'.
June 28 , 2016

Pink Lady shows support of LGBT Pride across the U.K.

The largest apple brand in the world has been handing out fruit to more than 20,000 attendees at last week's Pride events.
June 28 , 2016

Colombia: Top Fruit prepares for first seedless grape exports

A Colombian company is hoping to carry out the first ever seedless grape exports from the country in December this year.
June 27 , 2016

Australia: LaManna and Premier Fruits merger creates AUD$500M giant

A huge merger in the Australian fruit and vegetable industry has created a company reported to rival the Costa Group in size.
June 27 , 2016

Chile: Patagonian organic blueberry group eyes trade with South Korea, UAE

A collective of organic blueberry growers in the far reaches of southern Chile is hoping to expand export opportunities.
June 27 , 2016

Two Sun World grapes move into commercial production phase

A Sun World executive says there will be 'very substantial volumes' of two branded grapes out of California this year.
June 24 , 2016

U.S.: Rainfall lowers Pacific Northwest cherry forecast

The head of Northwest Cherry Growers says around 17 million boxes of fruit are now likely to be produced in total this season.
June 24 , 2016