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U.K.: Factory closures and job losses at Produce World
A major U.K. vegetable supplier intends to form a joint venture with brassica grower and marketer Lincolnshire Field Products.
February 24 , 2015
Australia to screen Chinese frozen berries
The Australian Government has announced new measures to act on the recent Hepatitis A outbreak that has been linked to imported Chinese frozen berries.
February 23 , 2015
Aussie produce industry calls for stricter country of origin labeling
Both the AHEA and Ausveg believe the recent Hepatitis A outbreak has re-opened the debate on COO labels.
February 23 , 2015
Colombia: Asoppitaya to expand crop offering
After making its name in dragonfruit, Colombia's Asoppitaya plans to move into organic crops and other tropical fruits.
February 23 , 2015
Indian potato minimum export price scrapped as domestic prices stabilize
The Indian government has relaxed the minimum export price (MEP) on potatoes that was initially introduced last June.
February 23 , 2015
German apple grower eyes Chinese, South Korean market openings
BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz says it is "ridiculous" that the EU does not have harmonized market access processes for fruit exporters in destination markets.
February 23 , 2015
NZ kiwifruit season to be 'about 25% bigger', says EastPack
EastPack's CEO says he's 'pretty optimistic' about the season amid strong industry recovery from Psa.
February 23 , 2015
NZ: Late harvest 'not much of a disadvantage this year', says Mr Apple
A major New Zealand apple exporter says a colder February has led to 'exceptional' fruit color.
February 23 , 2015
U.S. West Coast port workers reach tentative deal
An end to the debilitating U.S. West Coast port dispute may be in sight after the PMA and the ILWU agreed to a new contract.
February 21 , 2015
Peru: Camposol results take a dive in Q4
A seven-fold rise in avocado profits was not enough to offset dramatic falls in financial performance for Camposol's asparagus, grape and mango operations in the fourth quarter of 2014.
February 20 , 2015
