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NZ: Kiwifruit Claim plaintiffs confident ahead of August High Court date against MPI
"I congratulate the industry for their continued marketing plan within the world. That’s all good, but that doesn’t take away the fact that there were losses," says claim chairman John Cameron.
June 26 , 2017
U.S.: Sun Pacific grape deal to rise by 50%+ within five years
VP of business development Howard Nager extols the benefits of fixed weight packages, organics and branding that moves beyond "red, green and black" in table grapes.
June 26 , 2017
Potential U.S. pomegranate market access "great news" for Turkey
A Turkish shipper has said exporters must do "the right job" in the U.S. market, while a representative of Ruby Fresh doesn't expect heavy competitive pressure.
June 26 , 2017
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
