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PMA invites Mexican produce industry to join 'eat brighter' campaign

PMA's Nancy Tucker says the group's healthy eating initiative with Sesame Street is 'an incredible opportunity to make a difference in this world.'
May 08 , 2015

Lower German fruit prices bite into BayWa profits in Q1

Profits fell by more than half for German produce company BayWa in the first quarter but the group is optimistic for the months ahead.
May 08 , 2015

Please report poor treatment and wage violations, says Citrus Australia

In the wake of the Four Corners report on some labor contractors' dodgy practices, Citrus Australia has urged people to report any incidents of abuse.
May 07 , 2015

Smooth Jazz apple transition for Europe with NZ season underway

While hailstorms have affected New Zealand's apple volumes, Enzafruit is upbeat for a positive 2015 campaign in Europe.
May 07 , 2015

Netherlands: Mini vine tomato with chocolate color goes on sale

We speak with the growers of an organic, chocolate-colored tomato now marketed by Dutch company Eosta.
May 07 , 2015

U.S. cherries in top shape for Memorial Day and July 4 sales, says Stemilt

With a long cherry season ahead, Stemilt Growers gives the lowdown on what retailers can expect through to September.
May 07 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 18, 2015

Prices for Chilean Royal Galas were higher than the South African competition in China during week 18.
May 06 , 2015

Zespri secures new partner to develop kiwifruit ties in southwestern China

A Zespri China representative says a new distribution partner has been found in the Sichuan province, and the company will continue looking for fresh regional alliances.
May 06 , 2015

Will North Americans be tickled pink by the Rosanna onion?

J.V. Steele has secured the exclusive rights to sell a unique onion variety in the U.S. and Canada.
May 06 , 2015

NZ scientists test biological options to tackle Psa

While kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows some resistance to antibiotics, New Zealand researchers have made a breakthrough in biological controls.
May 05 , 2015