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U.S.: ILWU accused of 'illegal slowdowns' in West Coast ports
The Pacific Maritime Association claims a union has broken an agreement by severely reducing productivity in the ports of Seattle and Tacoma.
November 03 , 2014
New Octubrina clementine hits U.K. supermarket shelves
Production will ramp up over the next few years for a new clementine variety that was discovered in Spain.
November 03 , 2014
U.S.: "There will be companies that Canadians don’t sell to," says Lemaire
CPMA president Ron Lemaire looks in depth at what less payment protection in the U.S. could lead to for Canadian produce exporters.
November 03 , 2014
Walnuts linked with preventing Alzheimer's disease
An animal study has concluded that walnuts' nutritional content could protect brains from Alzheimer's disease.
November 03 , 2014
Fresh Del Monte income triples in Q3
Profitability soared for Fresh Del Monte in the third quarter on the back of strong sales for bananas and pineapples.
October 28 , 2014
Brazilian drought causes lime prices to double
With some Brazilian water reservoirs at 5% capacity, lime prices have shot up to US$2.79 per kilogram.
October 28 , 2014
Chiquita announces Brazilian takeover
After months of back and forth, Chiquita has agreed to a US$14.50 per share takeover by Cutrale-Safra.
October 27 , 2014
U.S.: Paramount Citrus to go national with Wonderful Sweet Scarletts
Paramount Citrus president David Krause is "betting big" on grapefruit and is confident for a leadership position in mandarins.
October 27 , 2014
Zespri's five-year plan for New Zealand kiwifruit
New Zealand kiwifruit icon Zespri has raised its grower return forecast for the season. Two company executives explain some of the reasons why and outline plans for future campaigns.
October 24 , 2014
Chilean and Mexican avocado deals running late, says Araiza
Mission Produce's Ron Araiza points to changes in the avocado industry, including greater security measures, new facilities and the search for new growing regions.
October 23 , 2014
