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Peru plans for strong presence at London Produce Show

With exports due to rise 15% this year, Peru's produce industry will be making its mark at the London Produce Show.
May 28 , 2014

Dole relinquishes shares in French fruit company

Dole Food Company has sold its minority interest in the holding company of Compagnie Fruitière Group.
May 27 , 2014

Most South African lemon exporters veer clear of Europe

South Africa has sent steady easy peeler volumes to Europe, but CBS concerns have led many lemon growers to avoid the market.
May 27 , 2014

U.S.: circumstances conspire against Florida's blueberry growers

Bad weather and strong competition led to double trouble for Florida blueberry growers this year.
May 27 , 2014

Plums suffer greatest losses in Chilean 2013-14 stonefruit deal

Plums continued to be Chile's leading stonefruit export crop in 2013-14, but with a 66% fall in volume.
May 27 , 2014

Mexico: Driscoll's talks pests and pesticides

Representatives from Driscoll's say they are doing all they can to reduce the use of chemicals in Mexico.
May 27 , 2014

U.S.: Mandel shares produce industry vision

Some players in the produce industry have "chosen not to innovate", but the FPAA's new chairman is still optimistic for the sector’s prospects.
May 26 , 2014

South African organic citrus deal kicks of for OTC-Holland

After a "turbulent season preparation", OTC-Holland is kicking off its South African campaign with organic grapefruit.
May 23 , 2014

Mexico: Inverca goes the extra mile with greenhouses

A subsidiary of a Spanish greenhouse construction company continues to make its mark on the Mexican market.
May 23 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita still undecided on govt-backed incentive payback

Chiquita CEO Ed Lonergan told the Charlotte Observer he did not want to speculate on incentive payments.
May 23 , 2014