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Brazilian papaya production excess to wear off in H2

A recent CEPEA report looks at the Brazilian papaya season to date and what can be expected for the rest of 2014.
July 25 , 2014

Bubbleberries 'received very well' by U.K. market

VitalBerry BV's new variety with the 'strongest aroma of all strawberries' has performed strongly in Great Britain.
July 25 , 2014

Canada: BC Blueberry Council reveals plans for govt export support funds

Canada' BC Blueberry Council says gaining China and Korea access will be a key use of government funding.
July 25 , 2014

Ex-Woolworths chief promoted to CEO at Walmart U.S.

Retail veteran Greg Foran has been promoted from head of Walmart Asia to CEO of Walmart U.S.
July 24 , 2014

Strong veggie seed performance for Syngenta in H1

They may make up a fraction of Syngenta's business, but vegetable seeds outperformed total sales in the first half.
July 24 , 2014

Israel: new Arava scorpion peppers pack a punch

An Israeli pepper breeder has a new spicy creation that is undergoing sample trials in Europe and Africa.
July 24 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 29, 2014

Increased lemon imports to the U.S. East Coast compensated for California's shortfall in week 29.
July 23 , 2014

Grape production down but quality in the clear, says Italian supplier

Nico Liturri discusses how unusual weather conditions have cut grape production estimates this year.
July 23 , 2014

EU to lighten limits on fosetyl-aluminium

Nut exporters could reap the fruits of the EU's plans to raise maximum residue limits for one chemical.
July 23 , 2014

U.S.: 'demand for cranberries fairly stagnant', says grower group

Wisconsin cranberry growers are due for an average crop this year amid unenticing market conditions.
July 22 , 2014