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High-tech Israeli sorting machine gets to know fruit inside out
Using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging (NIR), an Israeli technology is now used to check thousands of pieces apples or avocados at a time, with citrus fruit and mangoes in the pipeline.
May 27 , 2015
China: JD leads US$70M investment in Fruitday
A leading Chinese online direct sales company is the main investor in a deal with the country's largest fresh produce e-retailer.
May 27 , 2015
European Commission green lights Univeg combination
A three-way tie-up that would create combined sales of US$4.1 billion has just passed an important hurdle.
May 26 , 2015
Russia suspects numerous fake documents on berry shipment
Russian authorities say problems were found on a shipment of summer fruit originating from Mexico and Morocco.
May 26 , 2015
France: Intermarche's ugly fruit campaign honored with awards
A French supermarket campaign highlighting the absurdity of throwing away misshapen fruit has received a pat on the back.
May 26 , 2015
Chile: ASOEX asks for govt intervention in ongoing customs strikes
ASOEX president Ronald Bown says the Port of Valparaiso is 'virtually paralyzed' and the country's reputation is on the line.
May 26 , 2015
Peru finalizes Hass avocado export protocols with China
Peru's Ministry of Agriculture believes the first Hass shipment will set sail to China in July.
May 26 , 2015
California farmers agree to 'voluntary' 25% water cut
After California's cities and towns were recently forced to cut water usage by a quarter due to the four-year drought, many of the state's growers have chosen to take similar action.
May 26 , 2015
U.S.: West Coast port employer ratifies worker contract
The Pacific Maritime Association says the new contract that will last until July 2019 features an 'enhanced arbitration system'.
May 25 , 2015
Special Fruit begins marketing of Portuguese blueberries
A Belgian importer is expecting some 140 metric tons of blueberries for its organic BerryFresh range this season.
May 25 , 2015
