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U.K. youngster grows watermelons for Tesco
A British teenager has overcome perceptions about growing conditions to supply watermelons to retailer Tesco.
August 27 , 2014
U.K.: Morrisons reveals £19M plan to boost produce shelf life
For every hour un-chilled, a produce item can lose eight hours of life in the home, according to Morrisons.
August 27 , 2014
Canada: Sunset Produce doubles Coldwater Farms greenhouse capacity
An expanded greenhouse with a diffused glass ceiling will support increased tomato production for Sunset Produce.
August 26 , 2014
Sweden: NYKCool to change name under new ownership
A Russian reefer company has bought Swedish shipping line NYK Cool, which will now operate under a new name.
August 26 , 2014
U.S. plum producer says 'consumers are in for a treat'
Grant J. Hunt Company is expecting 'one of the cleanest' Empress plum crops ever as production increases.
August 26 , 2014
U.S.: Florida grower sees substantial growth in green-skinned avocado sales
A Florida producer says green-skinned avocados' 'good flavor profile' is one reason for growing demand.
August 26 , 2014
Chile: ODEPA urges strawberry growers to seize international opportunities
A recent Chilean report provides an in-depth look at trends in global strawberry consumption.
August 26 , 2014
Farmworkers versus unions, a new fight in California
Employers will not be the targets in a peach picker protest to take place today, but rather unions and the State of the California.
August 26 , 2014
Solving India's banana waste problem
Danfoss India has ambitious plans to resolve infrastructure problems that are leaving a third of bananas by the wayside.
August 25 , 2014
Chilean walnut, almond and prune exporters look to Russia
Apart from the import embargo, currency issues will also determine how Chilean dried fruit fares in Russia.
August 25 , 2014
