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Canadian produce industry welcomes NDP's produce payment protection pledge
If elected, Canada's NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has promised to protect payments between produce buyers and sellers in a scheme similar to PACA in the United States.
July 24 , 2015
Australia: Costa Group shares disappoint on opening trading day
The much-anticipated stock market float of Costa Group fell flat today, with the share price falling 4.4%.
July 24 , 2015
South Africa: Blacklisted lemon grower struck off while CBS experts fact-find in Europe
South Africa's citrus industry is treading a thin line in Europe now that it has four CBS interceptions to its name out of the five allowed for the season.
July 24 , 2015
Mexican growers start fig shipments to the U.S.
Mexico's first fig exports to the U.S. under a new protocol are expected to be a "triggering factor" for new plantings.
July 24 , 2015
North America: 'eat brighter!' opens sesame on produce sales
The presence of Sesame Street characters on branding has been shown to give produce companies a sales edge, according to a recent survey.
July 24 , 2015
Walmart takes over Chinese e-commerce retailer
Walmart is set to ramp up its e-commerce presence in China after taking 100% ownership of Shanghai-based Yihaodian.
July 24 , 2015
U.S.: Moody's upgrades Dole rating
Operational efficiencies and new investments have put Dole Food Company in a more favorable light for ratings agency Moody's.
July 24 , 2015
Key markets show strong demand for Aussie oranges
Higher demand has combined with a depreciated exchange rate to boost returns for Australian orange exporters this year.
July 24 , 2015
Harvest Update: Chilean W. Murcott mandarins to be picked and loaded soon
Baika Chilean Fruits product manager Ignazio Spadaro discusses the outlook for Chile's upcoming late variety mandarin season.
July 23 , 2015
Spanish lemon volumes down, says Ailimpo
After an exceptionally high volume last season, Murcia's lemon crop is forecast to be down by a fifth for the upcoming deal.
July 23 , 2015
