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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