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The Packaging Pitch: a change of perspective

Lisa Cork discusses some simple ways produce companies can rethink their packaging messages for the better.
September 02 , 2014

France: Sofruileg secures Italian deal to grow Nergi baby kiwi

A new partnership with Ortofruit Italia will see Nergi baby kiwi production rise in Europe.
September 02 , 2014

Market 'imbalance' to blame for poor Spanish produce results, says FEPEX

Fruit value may have outpaced volume growth in the first half in Spain, but overall produce returns were poor.
September 02 , 2014

Ecuador: banana exporters may focus on China over EU, says Seatrade

Ivo Ravelli says EU tariff cuts might not come soon enough for Ecuador, with other markets showing more potential.
September 02 , 2014

BanaBay starts operations in China

U.K. fruit company BanaBay has continued its rapid expansion with the opening of a new office in Shanghai.
September 01 , 2014

Ecuador hopes international event will help enhance mango industry

An Ecuadorian mango sector spokesperson says the industry needs to improve in various areas to boost trade.
September 01 , 2014

'U.S. blueberry farming practices need to evolve', says Giant Berry Farms

With phenomenal North American blueberry production forecast, one company says big changes are needed.
September 01 , 2014

China: dismaying imported fruit numbers for Mid-Autumn festival

Australian citrus is one of many imported fruits that have suffered from flat sales in China recently.
September 01 , 2014

Indian govt loosens reins on minimum onion export prices

New rules mean it will now be much easier for Indian onion growers to sell their produce outside the country.
August 29 , 2014

Colombia will be 'a very important player' in avocado trade, says Westfalia rep

A Westfalia Colombia rep says the industry could double in the next decade and take on Chile and Peru in the U.S.
August 29 , 2014