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U.S.: California Walnut Board to launch national TV ad campaign

A major TV, print and digital advertising campaign is anticipated to deliver 4.5 billion impressions to U.S. adults.
October 20 , 2015

Peru expects positive mango season despite El Niño threat

Peru's mango industry body says production could reach as high as 140,000MT this campaign.
October 20 , 2015

Australia: Dongfang shares up 25% on first day of trading

Now listed on the ASX, one of China's largest citrus growers may consider Australian acquisitions and marketing the country's fruit back home.
October 19 , 2015

Canadian election 2015: From PACA to 'Eat Well Plate'

The average Canadian probably won't be thinking about fruits and vegetables as they go to the polls today, but their vote could have a significant impact on the produce industry.
October 19 , 2015

National Osteoporosis Foundation makes produce picks for bone health

The NOF has named a few foods for consumers to look out for in the lead up to World Osteoporosis Day on Oct. 20.
October 19 , 2015

Fruit Attraction participation set to rise in 2015

The organizers of industry event Fruit Attraction in Spain expect a much larger turnout this year, with participants coming from 88 countries.
October 19 , 2015

Opinion: Current fruit breeding practices - fruitful or futile?

Two U.S. scientists assess whether our fixation on sweetness in the produce we eat is putting good nutrition by the wayside.
October 19 , 2015

Aussie Farmers Direct wins app design prize

An app that "makes customers feel like they’re physically standing in a supermarket" has won a prestigious design prize in Australia.
October 19 , 2015

South Africa: Valencias, grapefruit and lemons surpass estimates

Lemon exports to the Middle East increased this year and benefited from an early season 'empty market.
October 19 , 2015

South Africa: New labor group condemns recent violence

The Laborie Dialogue Initiative is calling for greater social dialogue in the produce industry and a 'sustainable transformation of the rural economy'.
October 19 , 2015