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Q&A: retail acquisition rumors over “one horse show”

Dick Spezzano gives his take on the buyout rumors surrounding U.S. retail chain Safeway.
October 31 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 43 - 2013

A demanding U.S. blueberry market led to high prices for the limited lots in circulation in week 43.
October 30 , 2013

Indian car company shifts gears into banana business

India's Mahindra & Mahindra is set to launch its own fruit brand which it plans to take global.
October 30 , 2013

Giumarra introduces line of fair trade squash

Produce company Giumarra will offer three fair trade squash varieties from Mexico in November.
October 30 , 2013

Peru: Camposol earnings more than triple in Q3

Avocado volumes and asparagus prices helped raise profitability for Peruvian exporter Camposol in the third quarter.
October 30 , 2013

U.S. researchers put tomato tastes to the test

Sugar and acid ratios were key to creating tastier tomatoes in an extensive USDA study.
October 29 , 2013

Poland maintains global apple sales focus

Despite forecasts for a lower fresh apple crop this year, Poland has long-term plans to keep its output growing.
October 29 , 2013

South Africa: citrus industry welcomes black spot response

In the ongoing citrus black spot debate, the South African industry has praised a report critical of EU analysis.
October 28 , 2013

Making dragonfruit mainstream for U.S. consumers

Dragonberry Produce has ambitious goals to make Vietnamese dragonfruit an affordable 'everyday' item in the U.S.
October 28 , 2013

Chile looks back on mixed year for kiwifruit

This past year has provided plenty of ups and downs for Chilean kiwifruit producers.
October 28 , 2013