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Capespan embarks on 'exciting new ventures' in Turkey
Capespan says the new activity in Turkey is part of 'a quest to partner with the best people and companies'.
October 29 , 2014
U.S.: Rainier Fruit's productivity to rise with new automated facility
Rainier's sister warehouse now has the U.S. Northwest's first automated fruit shipping facility.
October 28 , 2014
U.K.: NFU condems government's EU aid rejection
The U.K.'s National Farmers' Union says it is 'dismayed' about the decision to not accept EU support.
October 28 , 2014
Brazilian drought causes lime prices to double
With some Brazilian water reservoirs at 5% capacity, lime prices have shot up to US$2.79 per kilogram.
October 28 , 2014
Psa discovered in new Chilean growing region
The kiwifruit vine disease Psa has spread to another one of Chile's key production areas.
October 28 , 2014
U.S.: Sun Pacific to triple kiwifruit supply in three years
Victoria Nuevo-Celeste discusses a new kiwifruit brand and gives her take on easy peeler prospects.
October 27 , 2014
Egyptian strawberry exporter shifts focus away from airfreight
While moving strawberries via sea can cause 'shock' for some end users, one shipper says it's a good system.
October 27 , 2014
U.S.: CIW launches landmark Fair Food label nationwide
Nearly five years after the program began, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers has unveiled its Fair Food label.
October 27 , 2014
Canada gives green light to Polish apple imports
After talks were fast-tracked in August, Canada will now take some market pressure off Polish apple exporters.
October 27 , 2014
NZ: Kiwifruit Claim accuses Zespri of 'scaremongering'
The New Zealand group suing the government over the Psa outbreak has alleged Zespri 'intimidated growers' families'.
October 24 , 2014



