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Decofrut forecasts 17% fall in Chilean cherry exports
A Chilean consultancy has provided a variety-by-variety glimpse of cherry damages in the wake of weekend rains.
December 03 , 2014
U.S.: Sweet potato exports spike over five-year period
The U.S. sweet potato export sector is now worth US$95 million, with EU-bound shipments up 17% this year.
December 03 , 2014
River Point Farms starts work on 'state of the art' packing plant
River Point says its new packing facility will help prepare for the doubling of onion production over the next year.
December 02 , 2014
China: Conditions improve for Peruvian citrus trade
A new protocol means Peruvian citrus that is exported to China will be subject to less a damaging cold treatment.
December 02 , 2014
Spain: Laser Food signs global deal with US$900M equipment group
A laser labeling technology is coming to the U.S. produce industry, and potentially anywhere that JBT Corporation has customers.
December 02 , 2014
Australia: China FTA will bring us on par with NZ and Chile, says APAL
Australia's pome fruit grower body says while the Chinese FTA is 'terrific', mainland apple access needs to be gained.
December 01 , 2014
LED technology extends British tomato deal
British growers who supply retailer Sainsbury's have come up with a way to grow tomatoes during cold months.
December 01 , 2014
Italy issues decree preventing early kiwifruit harvesting
Italy's Alessandro Fornari says new measures will prevent poor quality kiwifruit being released onto the market.
December 01 , 2014
Ecuadorian bananas a 'force' in new Chinese province
Ecuador's bananas are gaining ground in China, with the launch of a promotion campaign in a major retail chain.
December 01 , 2014
Security officer injured in attack on Philippine banana executives
A recent armed attack in the Philippines targeted Del Monte executives.
November 28 , 2014
