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'Stop wasting your label messages', Cork urges growers

Lisa Cork says the push for better packaging and label marketing starts with grower initiative.
April 23 , 2012

Opinion: Why growers should call the pricing shots

Don Goodwin says growers should ask sellers tougher questions to ensure better prices.
April 23 , 2012

Pandol forecasts Californian grape crop rise

Later season varieties are set to drive a higher production in Californian grapes this year.
April 23 , 2012

U.S.: Hispanic fruit & veg variety boom to continue, says distributor

J-C Distributing president Jaime Chamberlain points to buoyant growth for tomatoes, peppers, chilis and cucumbers.
April 20 , 2012

The Hass-Horn: old challenges with a new economy, new competition

Avocado expert Avi Crane discusses a range of obstacles the Californian industry needs to overcome.
April 19 , 2012

Spanish growers press for Argentine lemon veto in wake of Repsol debacle

Spanish producers have called for trade retaliation over the appropriation of YPF with an Argentine lemon veto.
April 18 , 2012

SA set to extend grapefruit season with late-ripening cultivar

South Africa is confident it can plug a gap left by Florida with a late-ripening grapefruit variety.
April 18 , 2012

U.S. makes moves on Philippine bananas, Egyptian strawberries

The USDA has sent out an encouraging message for Philippine banana growers and Egyptian strawberry producersl.
April 17 , 2012

Peru: Camposol workers announce strike

The workers' union of Peru's largest horticultural exporter has called for a general strike in May.
April 16 , 2012

Chiquita's Fresh & Ready avocado pullout a 'shame', says supplier

Chiquita has decided to halt its Ready & Fresh avocado brand despite one supplier calling it a success.
April 13 , 2012