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Mastronardi Produce named among top Canadian companies

Mastronardi Produce and the Sunset brand have been recognized in Canada for their quality management.
February 27 , 2013

South African grape exports play catch-up

South Africa's grape intakes are now slightly up year-on-year in recovery from strike setbacks.
February 26 , 2013

Peruvian region looks to grow fruit export sector

Peru's Lambayeque has its eye on becoming one of Peru's top 10 exporting regions.
February 26 , 2013

Denmark: Maersk exceeds profit expectations by US$300M

Maersk has attributed a strong profit result for 2012 to improved volumes, rates and unit costs.
February 25 , 2013

Locust swarms prompt high alert for Egyptian and Sudanese farmers

Locust swarms have invaded winter crops in Sudan and threaten to impact growers in Egypt.
February 25 , 2013

Alliance a "plus for sales rates", says Camposol Agricom Fresh

Camposol Agricom Fresh's Sergio Torres outlines supply and trading plans for the newly formed Chilean-Peruvian partnership.
February 25 , 2013

U.S.: Dole to sell off Hawaiian land holdings

Dole hopes to gain up to US$200 million in proceeds by divesting 21,800 acres of land in Hawaii.
February 25 , 2013

NZ: shareholders reject kiwifruit merger

Eastpack intends to continue its tilt at Satara after a recent shareholder vote fell shy of approval.
February 22 , 2013

NZ: Seeka annual report reflects hardship of Psa

Psa infections for Zespri Gold kiwifruit created a tough year for New Zealand's Seeka.
February 21 , 2013

Opinion: asking the right questions about protected produce labels

Eric Viramontes is critical of limited labeling definitions surrounding protected horticultural products.
February 21 , 2013