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Ireland dragging heels on fairtrade bananas, new report claims
While Irish retailers have been slow on the uptake of fairtrade bananas, two stores recently committed to stock 100% fairtrade pears.
February 26 , 2015
Australia: Frozen berries were source of growth for Patties Foods in 2014
The company that recalled its berry products due to a recent health scare recorded strong results for its fruit brand last year.
February 25 , 2015
EU School Fruit Scheme under threat
Freshfel has urged the European Commission not to put 'better regulation' ahead of children's health.
February 25 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 8, 2015
Large Red Globe volumes from South Africa pushed prices down in Europe in week 8.
February 25 , 2015
Aussie grower expects "balanced" citrus crop for 2015
"I’d prefer an average volume crop of good size to a massive crop of small fruit," says Seven Fields' Brett Jackson.
February 25 , 2015
Argentina: San Miguel anticipates 'loss in competitiveness' this season
San Miguel aims to overcome complex challenges outside of its control for the processed and fresh citrus sectors.
February 25 , 2015
California: China citrus import suspension means 'robust trade won't materialize'
There is as yet no indication as to when China's citrus import suspension on Tulare County might be lifted.
February 24 , 2015
Washington apple industry applauds U.S. West Coast port breakthrough
After missing "critical shipping opportunities", the Washington Apple Commission is pleased the ports are back up and running.
February 24 , 2015
U.K.: Factory closures and job losses at Produce World
A major U.K. vegetable supplier intends to form a joint venture with brassica grower and marketer Lincolnshire Field Products.
February 24 , 2015
Aussie produce industry calls for stricter country of origin labeling
Both the AHEA and Ausveg believe the recent Hepatitis A outbreak has re-opened the debate on COO labels.
February 23 , 2015
