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U.S. Anjou pears gain heart-healthy certification
The U.S. pear industry will be pumping to a new beat thanks to a recent certification from the American Heart Association.
March 08 , 2016
U.S.: Calavo net income swells 20% in Q1
The avocado company's Renaissance Food Group delivered double-digit revenue growth despite a challenging environment.
March 08 , 2016
How far have women come in Chile's fruit industry?
Two Q&As with Chilean fruit industry leaders show women seldom have much decision-making power, and traditional views on male and female roles persist in the country.
March 08 , 2016
Discussion: Appreciating female farmworkers this International Women's Day
The Ethical Trading Initiative is reviewing a report on farm conditions at a Fyffes melon supplier in Honduras, where the majority of workers are women.
March 08 , 2016
U.S.: New California ag association set to boost employer compliance
Regulatory compliance for California ag employers is constantly evolving, and staying up to speed can be difficult.
March 08 , 2016
Sweden: Green light for Port of Gothenburg terminal expansion
A major expansion in Sweden designed to absorb increasing seafreight volumes in Europe has been given the go-ahead.
March 08 , 2016
Argentina sheds tax on organic products to grow exports
An export tax rate of zero was approved for all products considered organic under national law.
March 08 , 2016
U.S.: Florida ready for light blueberry season
The warm start to winter denied Florida growers the normal chill which helps blueberries produce bloom and fruit.
March 08 , 2016
Chilean avocado shipments to Asia up 300% in 2015-16
A flood of Mexican product dampened the market in October, but Chile has still notched a good season in China as it gears up for volume growth in 2016-17.
March 07 , 2016
U.S. ban on 'forced labor' imports does not target specific countries or products
Press reports emerged last week claiming a new act could implicate Argentine blueberries - a claim that is categorically untrue.
March 07 , 2016
