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NZ: Scales Corp upgrades profit forecast
The parent company of New Zealand's largest integrated apple grower-marketer may exceed previous profit expectations by up to 35% in 2015.
August 14 , 2015
U.K. turns up heat on non-EU countries with fresh curry leaf import ban
The U.K. has taken a tough stance on curry leaf imports in a bid to prevent citrus greening from entering Europe.
August 14 , 2015
Russia adds more nations to sanctions list
Georgia has been left off the list of new countries that will be banned from exporting food to Russia.
August 13 , 2015
Kenya: Avocado difficulties drive down Kakuzi profit in H1
Drought conditions have affected Kenyan company Kakuzi's avocado operations this year, but macadamia and tea crops have improved.
August 13 , 2015
Poland: Expansion plans ripe for Citronex with €10M banana investment
A Polish produce company is ramping up its capabilities to supply Latin American bananas throughout the Baltic region.
August 13 , 2015
Chinese inspectors visit Chile to discuss fruit flies, avocado protocol
Chilean fruit growers are hoping China's AQSIQ will change its policy for quarantine zones, and recognize avocados are not hosts for Medfly.
August 13 , 2015
PMA Australia-NZ holds first industry forum to address farm labor abuse
A forum held in response to serious issues raised by an ABC exposé saw 'vigorous discussions' on what needs to be done to protect farmworkers.
August 13 , 2015
Tesco unleashes U.K.'s hottest chilli pepper
The Komodo Dragon has several times the heat units of the Scotch Bonnet and is said to lull diners into a false sense of security.
August 13 , 2015
London calling for AmazonFresh?
Amazon U.K. has refused to comment on speculation of a possible launch of fresh food delivery services in Britain.
August 13 , 2015
Strike averted for Panama Canal expansion
The US$5.2 billion Panama Canal expansion project has managed to avoid fresh delays thanks to a pay deal reached at the eleventh hour.
August 12 , 2015
