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Chile: San Antonio port workers announce fresh strike
The port workers at Chile's most important exit point for fruit shipments say they will strike solidarity with the mass protests that have gripped the country.
November 11 , 2019
Colombia sends first-ever avocado container to Japan
After working to gain access to the Japanese market, Cartama's Hass avocados are sent to Japan through partner, Mission Produce.
November 11 , 2019
South African stonefruit: After challenging year, positive start reported for U.K. campaign
Hortgro's 'Beautiful, Country, Beautiful Fruit' campaign underway for 11th consecutive year, with a focus on collaboration with retailers as top priority.
November 11 , 2019
Biological method developed to extend shelf life
Using hot water treatment and a biological agent, scientists develop a "sustainable and ecologically sound" way to minimize food loss and extend shelf life.
November 11 , 2019
U.S. startup Bowery to open largest farm yet
The tech-heavy Bowery will begin selling leafy greens early next year from its warehouse in Baltimore that is 3.5 times larger than its current farms.
November 11 , 2019
Chilean lemons see record export volumes
An industry representative gives insight to record breaking Chilean lemon season, competition in global markets and the current social situation in Chile.
November 11 , 2019
Joy Wing Mau Asia to sell Japanese business to Farmind
Farmind, a fruit and vegetable marketer with nationwide cold chain facilities, on Oct. 29 signed the MoU to buy importer-distributor Joy Wing Mau Asia Japan.
November 08 , 2019
GM labels create 'halo effect' for other produce, study finds
Months before a law requiring GM labels to be put on food in the U.S., Cornell finds some surprising results in a new study.
November 08 , 2019
Ahold Delhaize: U.S. sales, e-commerce drive strong Q3
Global supermarket retailer Ahold Delhaize releases its third-quarter report and highlights growth in the U.S. as driver for higher net sales.
November 07 , 2019
China and U.S. agree to lift some tariffs if talks advance - Beijing
The move is a sign that the two economic powers may be moving closer to reaching a trade war truce.
November 07 , 2019
