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Finnwatch to stand by Andy Hall despite funding cuts
A Finnish NGO has pledged its support to a human rights activist facing criminal charges in Thailand over allegations he made against a pineapple processor.
August 18 , 2015
NatureFresh's mobile greenhouse 'impacting buying decisions'
NatureFresh Farms' Greenhouse Education Center has now been touring the U.S. and Canada for three months and has been met with 'rave reviews'.
August 17 , 2015
U.S.: Giumarra enters JV with Wildwood Packing and Cooling
Giumarra is set to increase its citrus and stonefruit volume thanks to a new sales and marketing agreement with a Kingsburg-based company.
August 17 , 2015
Argentine fruit industry unhappy with Chilean apple imports
An Argentine pome fruit industry leader says it is "incomprehensible" that local importers are buying Chilean fruit while apples are rotting on trees at home.
August 17 , 2015
Extreme weather likely to cause more severe 'food shocks'
A group of U.S. and U.K. scientists warn weather events impacting food production could be hitting seven out of every 10 years by the end of the century.
August 17 , 2015
U.S.: Lack of knowledge hindering mango growth, says NMB
Speaking prior to PMA Fresh Connections: Brazil, a mango industry representative speaks about trends and opportunities in the U.S. market.
August 14 , 2015
NZ: Scales Corp upgrades profit forecast
The parent company of New Zealand's largest integrated apple grower-marketer may exceed previous profit expectations by up to 35% in 2015.
August 14 , 2015
U.K. turns up heat on non-EU countries with fresh curry leaf import ban
The U.K. has taken a tough stance on curry leaf imports in a bid to prevent citrus greening from entering Europe.
August 14 , 2015
Chinese inspectors visit Chile to discuss fruit flies, avocado protocol
Chilean fruit growers are hoping China's AQSIQ will change its policy for quarantine zones, and recognize avocados are not hosts for Medfly.
August 13 , 2015
PMA Australia-NZ holds first industry forum to address farm labor abuse
A forum held in response to serious issues raised by an ABC exposé saw 'vigorous discussions' on what needs to be done to protect farmworkers.
August 13 , 2015
