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Dole to substantially boost Costa Rica workforce
Following more than US$100 million dollars of investment in Costa Rica last year, Dole now plans to create some 150 new jobs.
May 18 , 2015
U.S.: Gerawan wins "significant victory" in court ruling
The California Court of Appeal in Fresno has declared the ALRB's forced collective bargaining agreements on Gerawan Farming as unconstitutional.
May 15 , 2015
Mexico: San Quintin farmworkers reach wage deal with govt
A group representing farmworkers in the Mexican state of Baja California has hailed a recent labor deal as "extremely important".
May 15 , 2015
Chiquita sees heavy losses in Q1
Lower banana volume in North America and Europe was partly to blame for the multinational's substantial net loss in the first quarter of 2015.
May 15 , 2015
Are produce price rises behind the global obesity epidemic?
A 91% increase in fruit and vegetable prices compared to other foods is driving obesity rates, according to a recent ODI report.
May 15 , 2015
U.S. bolsters import rules for some Chilean fruits after Medfly detections
Pomegranates, grapes and lemons being shipped to the U.S. from parts of Chile will now require an additional treatment.
May 15 , 2015
Zespri provides global Psa update
Zespri's Shane Max says Japanese growers have been reluctant to report Psa out of fear their orchards will be destroyed, while French producers have seen unexpected trunking.
May 15 , 2015
Spain sees "disturbing" price falls for late mandarin varieties
AVA-ASAJA says never before have prices for premium mandarin varieties like Nadorcott and Tango been so low.
May 15 , 2015
Canada: BC blueberry growers set for one of earliest starts
Inspectors from an Asian country will visit Vancouver this summer with view to opening up the market to fresh British Columbia blueberries.
May 15 , 2015
Haiti to start up organic banana production for EU market
Haitian producers covering 1,000 hectares will receive technical assistance from two French groups to grow and ship organic bananas.
May 15 , 2015
