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Spanish berry growers launch new packaging
With transparent packaging shaped like a raspberry and a lid reminiscent of a strawberry stem, the 'Berry Bowl' was launched at Fruit Attraction in Madrid yesterday.
October 30 , 2015
India: Interest grows in Israeli ag cooperation project
An Indo-Israel agriculture partnership that aims to boost the pomegranate, mango, citrus and vegetable sectors is now in its third phase.
October 30 , 2015
Global economic outlook positive for Chilean produce, says Morgan Stanley exec
Speaking prior to PMA Fruittrade Latin America next month, a Morgan Stanley executive discusses future prospects for some major world markets.
October 30 , 2015
Fruit Attraction pulls in global crowd
Spain's Minister for Agriculture was present to kick off a three-day produce industry trade fair in Madrid yesterday.
October 29 , 2015
Peru: Port of Pisco sees first fresh produce exports
It is estimated fresh produce exporters in southern Peru will save at least US$500 per container on transport costs by shipping from Pisco instead of Callao.
October 29 , 2015
China: Joyvio ventures into the banana business
A major Chinese produce company has begun selling bananas imported from the Philippines, and may one day branch out to local and South American supply.
October 29 , 2015
Europe: Parliament rejects national GMO proposal
While EU member states are allowed to ban the cultivation of GM crops in their territories, they will not be able to prohibit imports.
October 29 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 43, 2015
Stocks of California table grapes during week 43 were 5% lower year-on-year.
October 28 , 2015
Mexico: Bananas, papayas bear brunt of hurricane damage
More than 10,000 hectares of banana and papaya farms have reportedly been affected across three Mexican states.
October 28 , 2015
U.K.: GM tomato efficiently produces disease-fighting compounds
A recent study discovered a GM tomato can produce the same quantity of Resveratrol found in 50 bottles of red wine.
October 28 , 2015
