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Zespri's five-year plan for New Zealand kiwifruit
New Zealand kiwifruit icon Zespri has raised its grower return forecast for the season. Two company executives explain some of the reasons why and outline plans for future campaigns.
October 24 , 2014
Global protests to support Andy Hall and 'vigorously defend free speech'
NGOs will hold worldwide demonstrations outside Thai Embassies in support of a human rights defender who faces prosecution from a Thai pineapple company.
October 24 , 2014
NZ: Kiwifruit Claim accuses Zespri of 'scaremongering'
The New Zealand group suing the government over the Psa outbreak has alleged Zespri 'intimidated growers' families'.
October 24 , 2014
Costa Rican banana industry cries foul over port strike
Corbana says a "small group cannot kidnap the development of a nation for special interests".
October 24 , 2014
Ecuador eyes new banana export record in 2014
290 million boxes could be shipped from Ecuador this year, with increasingly strong future prospects.
October 24 , 2014
Cutrale-Safra slip in with last minute Chiquita offer
Just one day out from the ChiquitaFyffes shareholder vote, Brazilian suitors have upped their bid to US$14.50 per share.
October 23 , 2014
Canada: Walmart joins CPMA healthy eating initiative
Walmart Canada a has signed up to the 'Half Your Plate' campaign, which aims to make healthy eating easier.
October 23 , 2014
South Africa: more table grape market balance is needed, says SATI
While South Africa's grape industry would like to focus more on the Far East, some obstacles remain.
October 23 , 2014
Chile and India agree to reduce bilateral trade tariffs
The number of products covered by a 2007 trade agreement between Chile and India is set to shoot up six-fold.
October 23 , 2014
Chilean and Mexican avocado deals running late, says Araiza
Mission Produce's Ron Araiza points to changes in the avocado industry, including greater security measures, new facilities and the search for new growing regions.
October 23 , 2014