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U.S.: Frieda's builds excitement for Nicaraguan dragon fruit campaign
The specialty produce importer claims the magenta-fleshed pitahaya has a better flavor than its white-fleshed counterpart, and can now drive sales at a lower retail price point.
June 23 , 2017
Maersk Line spearheads new Indian papaya shipping deal
The company's farm-to-port reefer program is opening up new possibilities for perishable exports from the South Asian country.
June 23 , 2017
Scotland’s first vertical farm paves the way for commercially viable crops
An Omron representative says the facility has the potential to be the first vertical farm in the world that is economically viable.
June 23 , 2017
California: Medfly eliminated from Los Angeles County
The CCM's Joel Nelsen has praised authorities for their work on lifting the quarantine that was implemented in November.
June 22 , 2017
Costa Rica: UNESCO urged to protect area from Del Monte pineapple operations
The development comes a month after authorities suspended a pineapple project until "various aspects" related to the archeological sites were resolved.
June 22 , 2017
Germany: Rewe launches online marketplace pilot
The move appears reminiscent of Alibaba's Tmall service in China that allows for direct e-commerce sales.
June 21 , 2017
Strategic shift starts to bear fruit for South African grapefruit
While recent droughts may have clouded the visible impact, production and marketing methods are changing for the "feast or famine" crop.
June 21 , 2017
U.S. opens the door to Ecuadorian dragon fruit
The announcement was made more than a year after comments closed on a proposed rule, which had received complaints from Florida.
June 20 , 2017
Amazon to acquire Whole Foods for US$13.7B
Share prices of numerous U.S. and U.K. retailers fell after the news was announced.
June 16 , 2017
U.S.: NW Cherry Growers pits forecast below USDA estimate
While volume forecasts differ significantly, the overall outlook is positive.
June 16 , 2017
