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Turbana exec: Consistency and secondary retail displays key for banana sales

U.S. Banana importer Turbana was able to fulfill contracts despite supply shortages earlier in the year, and expects a more stable second half.
July 01 , 2015

3D robotic tech could revolutionize broccoli harvesting

Could labor intensive broccoli harvesting soon be a thing of the past?
July 01 , 2015

Brazilian papaya export volume up by almost one-fifth

Lower domestic consumption has led Brazilian papaya growers to ship more fruit abroad.
June 29 , 2015

Chilean and New Zealand kiwifruit exports up more than a third

While prices of Chilean kiwifruit have been rising over recent weeks, they are still 40% lower year-on-year.
June 29 , 2015

Canada: BC blueberries gain access to China

An industry head says she is 'ecstatic' about a deal with China estimated to be worth CAD$65 million a year.
June 25 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group releases IPO

Australia's largest integrated produce company has dropped down its IPO value from previous expectations.
June 25 , 2015

South Africa: Lemon exports glide, orange estimates slide

From late mandarin competition in Europe to new consumption trends, Justin Chadwick gives a global citrus update on the South African deal.
June 25 , 2015

U.S.: Stemilt uses mobile hydrocoolers to boost cherry shelf life

A major Northwest cherry grower says it has the largest network in the industry of on-farm cooling machines.
June 24 , 2015

Calais port shutdown leads to 'perfect storm' for lorry drivers targeted by migrants

The marketing director of English produce trader Moorhouse & Mohan says orders have been cancelled or postponed due to a port conflict in France.
June 23 , 2015

Monsanto trying to buy Syngenta 'on the cheap', says chairman

Syngenta chairman Michel Demaré has rebuffed Monsanto's takeover bid on Youtube.
June 23 , 2015