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U.S.: IFCO and Walmart expand reusable plastic container deal
Walmart will initially use IFCO's new wood grain reusable plastic container to pack and ship dry produce including apples, potatoes, and citrus.
October 23 , 2015
El Niño slows start of Chilean blueberry campaign
Chile's blueberry export volumes may be down a fifth over 2014, but the industry is confident the situation will only be short-term.
October 23 , 2015
Calais migrant situation "shockingly bad right now"
A truck driver says the migrant situation at a French port city may have improved in August and September, but now it is 'worse than ever'.
October 23 , 2015
Thailand to publish New Zealand produce import requirements
Thailand has finalized import protocols for nine New Zealand fruit and vegetable commodities, including apples, avcaodos, and kiwifruit.
October 23 , 2015
North American blueberry crop down in 2015
Preliminary USHBC estimates show the 2015 North American blueberry crop was lower for the first time in many years.
October 22 , 2015
NZ: Kiwifruit Claim to go to High Court next year
With the deadline for growers to sign up to the Kiwifruit Claim now having passed, the 212 claimants are seeking NZ$376 million in damages.
October 22 , 2015
Fyffes ends ties with Belize banana grower over drugs accusation
An Irish multinational says it will no longer buy bananas from a major Belize producer due to its links with a man U.S. authorities named as a drugs kingpin.
October 22 , 2015
Chile: Rain and snow further mitigate Coquimbo drought
A Chilean fruit industry representative says the Coquimbo region now has enough water to irrigation farms for two more years.
October 22 , 2015
Costa Rica forecasts banana losses of up to US$100M
Flooding that hit the Central American country earlier this year is causing ongoing problems for the banana and pineapple industries.
October 22 , 2015
Turkish port container facility on track for 2016 opening
APM Terminals says a new port opening will 'contribute significantly' to Turkey's export growth.
October 22 , 2015
