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Outrageously Fresh goes beyond hipster packaging

While it has made its name with mason jar-shaped bags, the brand now features on less outrageous, traditional packaging as well.
August 17 , 2016

NZ: Wrist bands to lend a hand for summer fruit harvest

Trials have found the initiative reduced the amount of time required to supervise fruit pickers.
August 17 , 2016

South Africa: SRCC's 'one billion rand' citrus investment plan

A leading South African citrus exporter has recently opened a new packhouse in the Sundays River Valley as well as an office in Russia.
August 17 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 32, 2016

A reduction in supply led to price rises for Chilean Hayward kiwifruit in China, which remains the country's largest market.
August 17 , 2016

Australia: Ausveg welcomes backpacker tax review

"It would be incredibly disappointing to see Australia’s growers suffer as a result of a short-sighted policy decision," says an Ausveg spokesperson.
August 17 , 2016

NZ avocado sales could double in 2016-17

New Zealand's avocado crop is set to be up 20% on the previous record, while production growth continues with a two-year waiting list on trees.
August 15 , 2016

U.S.: Sakuma-FUJ negotiations hit stumbling blocks

Both the FUJ and Sakuma Brothers Farms have alleged intimidation tactics from the other side of the conflict.
August 15 , 2016

India removes methyl bromide condition for Chilean walnut imports

The "true access" protocol now gives Chile an edge over its main competitor in India, the United States.
August 15 , 2016

U.S.: Pacific Organic enters partnership with Mexus

One of the leading organic produce distributors in the U.S. has entered a deal to build a warm weather vegetable program from Mexico.
August 15 , 2016

Drought may take its toll on Brazilian melon deal

Not only has the Brazilian melon sector faced production challenges but exchange rates are less in its favor this season.
August 15 , 2016