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Pioneer avocado shop opens in Amsterdam

The city will transform into the avocado capital of Europe this month as the people behind the all-avocado restaurant launch a store, as part of a specialist promotion.
November 06 , 2017

U.S.: Total Produce takes 50% equity in The Fresh Connection

The investment builds on Total Produce's existing North American operations including Oppy, Progressive Produce, Eco Farms and Gambles Group.
November 03 , 2017

South Africa: Black Monday protest receives "massive response", says AgriSA

South African farmer group AgriSA has reiterated yesterday's peaceful 'Black Monday' protests against farm murders were not about race.
October 31 , 2017

U.S. importers excited about "spectacular" Australian mangoes

The Australian mango industry is supplying to a limited number of importers as it builds the program, which has received a terrific response so far.
October 31 , 2017

NZ experts visit Chile to collaborate on stinkbug strategy

New Zealand government and industry are taking a proactive approach to the pest, which entered the Southern Hemisphere for the first time last year and has the potential to inflict billions of dollars' worth of damage on fruit crops.
October 31 , 2017

Landmarkt expands experience for Dutch shoppers

The grocery store operator is continually refreshing its unique shopping atmosphere to add value for customers.
October 27 , 2017

Colombia: Fruty Green upbeat about new Peruvian avocado partnership

Jorge Uribe discusses a new packing house and an enthusiastic vision for future avocado export growth.
October 25 , 2017

Ifored launches red-fleshed apple brand

The first commercial trials of three varieties of different skin colors are to get underway in the coming weeks. 
October 20 , 2017

BC Tree Fruits refreshes Ambrosia apple branding

The cooperative's volumes are expected to increase by 150% over the next several years.
October 19 , 2017

Produce procurement insights from Albert Heijn/Ahold Delhaize

"Our growth is mainly driven by the innovation power that we have," says Michiel van Zanten in this in-depth Perishable Pundit Q&A.
October 18 , 2017