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U.S.: Death toll rises from salmonella cucumber outbreak

Four people have now died in as many U.S. states due to an outbreak of salmonella linked to Mexican cucumbers.
October 08 , 2015

North American cranberry harvest underway for Ocean Spray

After recording a lifted output from its Chilean grower-owners a few months ago, Ocean Spray is expecting a "steady" North American cranberry harvest in 2015.
October 08 , 2015

Ecuadorian state entity sees surge in banana exports

Many smallholder banana farmers in Ecuador are turning to a government agency to ship their fruit.
October 08 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 40, 2015

An increase in supply led to a fall in Hass avocado prices in the U.S. during week 40.
October 07 , 2015

South Africa: Ceres accuses union of 'dragging heels' in bitter pay disputeĀ 

Ceres Fruit Growers claims intimidation tactics and 'militant' attitudes are preventing some people from returning to work.
October 07 , 2015

North American tomato industry sees 'dramatic change' in recent years

An agricultural economist says new industry players, production methods and growing areas have significantly transformed the collective U.S., Mexican and Canadian tomato sector.
October 07 , 2015

Whitefly outbreak among Spanish persimmons 'very disturbing'

A pest which had previously only affected Valencian citrus is now damaging another important crop in the region.
October 07 , 2015

NZ and Aussie groups laud TPP

Several Australasian food industry groups have praised the recent landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
October 07 , 2015

Mexico lifts agri-food exports to the EU

Avocados, raspberries and limes are among the foods that have seen export growth from Mexico to the EU this year.
October 07 , 2015

Peruvian vegetable exporter bullish after TPP agreement

Gandules SAC expects Peru's piquillo peppers, asparagus, artichoke, citrus and grape exports will get a lift from the TPP.
October 07 , 2015