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Hortifrut gains McDonald’s blueberry deal

May 15 , 2012

Strikes paralyze Argentine fruit province Tucumán

Argentine lemon workers look set to continue industrial action after rejecting a wage rise offer.
May 14 , 2012

Philippines losing US$16M in bananas from Chinese reef dispute

Around US$16 million worth of Philippine bananas are rotting in Chinese ports.
May 14 , 2012

NZ: red zone declared in Auckland suburb

Authorities in New Zealand have taken a hardline approach in the fight against Queensland fruit fly.
May 11 , 2012

U.K.: Worldwide Fruit wins M&S food supplier award

Robert Balicki talks reducing excessive packaging and energy usage at U.K.-based Worldwide Fruit.
May 11 , 2012

Opinion: Take out 'commodity' and give your produce an edge

U.S. brand expert Bev Oster talks about how to avoid falling into the fresh fruit commodity trap.
May 11 , 2012

U.S.: BrightFarms signs fresh Oklahoma deal

NY-based BrightFarms has signed its second Produce Purchase Agreement with a retailer.
May 10 , 2012

Chile to trial new kiwifruit postharvest protocols

A Chilean university has developed a trial post harvest system to be tested with kiwifruit shipments this year.
May 10 , 2012

India to adopt South African grape varieties

An Indian grape growers' group is looking to South African varieties.
May 10 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 18 - 2012

Green skin avocado trade improved in the U.K., while there were price adjustments for Mexican Hass in the U.S.
May 09 , 2012