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India: Heavy rains spread across key banana region
Uncertainty remains over how much compensation Indian banana growers will receive after crop-damaging floods.
January 07 , 2016
New Canadian fruit import rules around the corner
New requirements for Chilean grapes and blueberries will come into force in the Canadian market on Feb. 1.
January 07 , 2016
FLIA 2016: The home-harvesting tomato plant that keeps on giving
As part of a series on Fruit Logistica Innovation Award nominees, we look at a 'Kitchen Minis Tomato' concept that is taking Scandinavia by storm.
January 06 , 2016
Australia: Woolworths enters Chinese online retail market
Australian products are set for another boost in China now that Woolworths has a store on Tmall Global.
January 06 , 2016
U.S.: Chiquita loses insurance dispute appeal
An Ohio appeals court has upheld a decision that produce group Chiquita will have to pay US$13 million to National Union Fire Insurance Co.
January 06 , 2016
Hain Celestial expands European portfolio with U.K. acquisition
A company focused on natural and organic products expects up to US$65 million in net sales during 2016 after a recent acquisition.
January 05 , 2016
Indian pomegranate growers gear up for global export campaign
Two Indian pomegranate producers are turning their attention to foreign markets, amid expectations for high volumes and low domestic prices this season.
January 05 , 2016
Mexico: Frosts a blessing and a curse for growers in Sonora, Sinaloa
Frosts witnessed in parts of Mexico last week have damaged more than 18,000 hectares of agricultural land, but have actually been ideal for table grape growers.
January 05 , 2016
U.S. suspends Spanish pepper imports
Multiple Medfly detections have led to a U.S. suspension of Spanish pepper imports.
January 05 , 2016
Wild bee decline threatens U.S. crop production, study finds
The first study to map U.S. wild bees suggests they’re disappearing from areas like California’s Central Valley and the Mississippi River valley.
January 04 , 2016
