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USDA: Australian orange export estimate buoyed by China's recognition of pest-free zone

An "upsurge" in Chinese demand already propelled greater volumes in this year's export deal.
December 18 , 2017

NZ: Hulbert steps down as T&G Global CEO

The company has undergone significant changes and expansion worldwide under Hulbert's tenure as CEO.
December 18 , 2017

Eosta to launch "Dr. Goodfood" fruit & veg health campaign

Dutch organic produce marketer Eosta is set to roll out a "clever co-creation" with northern European retailers to raise awareness about the underestimated connection between health and food.
December 18 , 2017

Costa Rica: Dole pineapple workers open community center thanks to Fair Trade

"This certification acknowledges that we are striving to increase farm worker empowerment," says Renato Acuna, Dole's president for fresh fruit in Latin America.
December 18 , 2017

New chairman for Australian Table Grape Association

John Argiro will head the association which is forecasting a new protocol will allow for an increase of 20,000MT in exports to China in the next two to three years.
December 18 , 2017

PMA joins forces with Brighter Bites to reduce food waste, improve health

Since its inception in 2012, Brighter Bites has delivered more than 15 million pounds of fresh produce to over 30,000 families.
December 15 , 2017

California: "Minimal destruction" of citrus groves to date from Thomas Fire

California Citrus Mutual aims to put together a meeting with the Farm Service Agency to help affected producers, while Western Growers has offered its assistance to affected parties in this difficult time.
December 15 , 2017

U.S.: Del Monte Fresh opens new distribution facility in Houston

The opening represents the company's fourth distribution, processing and repacking operation in Texas and its 24th in North America.
December 15 , 2017

Forecast cut for South African table grapes

The end result could potentially be 12 million cartons short of last year's figure.
December 15 , 2017

South Australian mango recall won't affect Christmas supplies, claims AMIA

Biosecurity SA has emphasized the preventative measure does not constitute a Queensland fruit fly outbreak.
December 14 , 2017