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Mexico: Farmworker movement seeks minimum pricing following pay deal
After months of protests and negotiations, farmworkers in San Quintin achieved a substantial set of pay rises one expert described as a 'watershed moment'.
June 24 , 2015
U.S.: Stemilt uses mobile hydrocoolers to boost cherry shelf life
A major Northwest cherry grower says it has the largest network in the industry of on-farm cooling machines.
June 24 , 2015
Cancer potential claims hang over yet another herbicide
Dow AgroSciences has urged the IARC to focus on what "is" carcinogenic to humans rather than what "could be".
June 24 , 2015
Medvedev proposes extension of Russian food import sanctions
The Russian government is preparing a draft decree of banned products as part of a retaliatory extension of the current embargo.
June 23 , 2015
"European cuisine" trend driving international lemon demand, says Argentine leader
From Brazil to India, Argentina's Federcitrus is busy across four corners of the globe to garner new market access deals for lemons.
June 23 , 2015
Canada: Orangeline Farms 'truly energized' by competition award
A Ontario producer swept to victory in the 'Best Specialty Mini Pepper' category at a recent greenhouse competition, winning the top three prizes.
June 23 , 2015
Fyffes 'significantly increases' earnings target
An Irish multinational says 'currency headwinds' this year boosted selling prices for bananas and pineapples.
June 22 , 2015
U.S.: SunSelect greenhouse expansion to double vegetable volumes
A Canadian producer says the timing of its greenhouse development in California 'couldn't be better'.
June 22 , 2015
Zespri fraud investigation costs stand at NZD$4.9 million
Zespri's head reportedly said 2.8 million emails have been provided to the Serious Fraud Office so far, although the investigation's focus remains unconfirmed.
June 22 , 2015
U.S. threatens restrictions on Costa Rican pineapples
With more than 400 pest interceptions of Costa Rican pineapples last year, the U.S. is considering taking action.
June 19 , 2015
