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NZ: Compac takes over Spanish machinery firm

A New Zealand sorting equipment company has bought out Spain's Fomesa.
March 05 , 2014

Acquisitions lift Total Produce revenue in 2013

Total Produce was able to overcome currency challenges to raise profits and revenue in 2013.
March 05 , 2014

U.S.: Gourmet Trading pairs with FoodLink for produce traceability

The largest asparagus distributor in North America has teamed up with California-based FoodLink.
March 05 , 2014

U.S.: California Giant forecasts record blueberry crop

USHBC research bodes well for what California Giant Berry Farms expects will be a much larger U.S. blueberry crop.
March 04 , 2014

South African grape season winds down

Table grape packing is either done or finishing up in the majority of South Africa's growing regions.
March 04 , 2014

Peru would show 'all its potential' upon U.S. pomegranate market opening

Peru's leading pomegranate exporter discusses the season ahead, and what the industry needs to grow.
March 04 , 2014

Russia lifts ban on Pakistani plant products

Pakistani produce items will be allowed in Russia again, but a protocol is still needed for the country's potatoes.
March 03 , 2014

India: Mahindra to raise the bar with fruit brand Saboro

US$11 billion Indian company Mahindra outlines plans for grape and apple branding.
March 03 , 2014

China: Kashgar Airport to become designated fruit entry point for Xinjiang

Transportation time for Pakistani fruit exported to China will be cut to 70 minutes by air.
March 03 , 2014

Argentine growers cry foul over Peruvian avocado entry

Argentine avocado growers are not happy about a proposed entry of Peruvian volume that could "crush" them.
March 03 , 2014