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Colombia makes largest ever cocaine seizure on banana farms

The drugs were found buried in four banana plantations in the northern Province of Antioquia, police say.
November 10 , 2017

Filipino Anflo Banana Corp partners with Goodfarmer to penetrate Chinese market

Under the marketing contract, the ABC is selling 840,000 boxes of Class A bananas to Goodfarmer for two years.
November 09 , 2017

Netherlands: Valstar adopts fresh commercial approach

Underpinned by new branding, the Dutch supplier has created dedicated teams to deliver unique solutions that add value for customers.
November 09 , 2017

Australian table grape harvest kicks off this week

The ATGA expects the season to be similar to last year's crop which itself was quite light.
November 08 , 2017

South Africa forecasts lower table grape crop for 2017-18

However, the first crop estimate for the upcoming season is still above the five-year average.
November 08 , 2017

British farming unions push for 15-year glyphosate renewal

The issue is due to be debated this week at a European Union standing committee meeting.
November 08 , 2017

Ecuadorian banana industry threatens protest over port rate hikes

AEBE president Eduardo Ledesma said increased charges would "practically liquidate" the El Oro banana sector.
November 08 , 2017

Chilean avocados to grow in volume and scope with China campaign

We catch up with two Chinese importers and the head of Chile's avocado committee to discuss the outlook and goals for the program.
November 08 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 44, 2017

The U.S. blueberry market began to stabilize in week 44, with Peruvian and Argentine fruit seeing price increases.
November 08 , 2017

First Australian blueberries hit Indian market

The fruit is now on the shelves of Kovai Pazhamudir Nilayam (KPN) Group stores.
November 07 , 2017