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Hortifrut invests US$13M in Q1

Sales and profits rose for Chile-based berry multinational Hortifrut in the first quarter of 2016.
June 03 , 2016

U.S.: GoodFarms berry brand joins Equitable Food Initiative

Two California farms growing strawberries and blueberries have been certified under the scheme, with product to be sold at Costco.
June 03 , 2016

Egyptian table grape group to expand export scope

Medest Fruits is preparing sales of its early table grape varieties as the season kicks off.
June 03 , 2016

India's top mango export destination gets tough on excess residues

An All Indian Mango Growers’ Association spokesman says the industry is taking warnings from the UAE very seriously.
June 03 , 2016

Brazil to allow Chilean kiwifruit imports without fumigation

It's been seven years in the making, but may have come a bit too late to be of use this season.
June 02 , 2016

Opportunities limited from world's longest rail tunnel, says Swiss produce rep

Besides bananas, the Swiss produce trade will have to wait longer to utilize the benefits of GBT.
June 02 , 2016

Peru: Camposol gets more bang for its buck in Q1

Peru's leading agri-exporter saw a 417% surge in profits for the period despite a significant fall in export volume.
June 02 , 2016

EU seeks glyphosate extension, tells countries 'the ball is in your court'

The German and French governments have opposed the EC's stance on glyphosate.
June 02 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 21, 2016

Lemon prices fell in China and Japan in week 21, but in the U.S. supply couldn't keep up with demand.
June 02 , 2016

Oxfam report takes aim at Ecuadorian, Costa Rican tropical fruit industries

The report "Sweet Fruit, Bitter Truth" has sparked conflict between Oxfam's German arm and the Rainforest Alliance.
June 02 , 2016