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World Banana Forum gears up for third global meeting
There are a number of hot topics to be discussed at the upcoming event that will be held in Switzerland.
July 28 , 2017
New acquisitions for Italy's Orsero
The major Mediterranean produce distributor has been very active since its listing on the AIM Italia stock market in February.
July 28 , 2017
Pistachio sales approaching almonds in snacking, says Wonderful exec
Wonderful Pistachios has shelled out big to achieve increased brand recognition and record market share in the category.
July 28 , 2017
California: Citrus greening found in Riverside County
“The discovery of this disease means all citrus trees are at risk," said the county's Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Ruben Arroyo.
July 27 , 2017
U.S.: Grande Produce recalls Maradol papayas amid salmonella outbreak
Although it notified the FDA, a company linked to the deadly outbreak has reportedly not issued a press release to notify consumers of its recall.
July 26 , 2017
South African macadamia nut processor to greatly expand capacity
A phenonemal increase in production is expected from South Africa in the near future, along with a decrease in demand for in-shell nuts from China.
July 26 , 2017
Peruvian blueberry industry expects to double volume again in 2017-18
The Chinese market opening in late 2016 could not have been more timely, with a huge surge in Peruvian blueberry volume expected this year.
July 26 , 2017
Two-thirds of Italian farmland affected by prolonged drought
At least 10 Italian regions are reportedly preparing requests to the agriculture ministry for a state of natural calamity to be declared.
July 25 , 2017
Spain: Wildfire in berry-growing region causes €5M in losses
Productivity is expected to be affected for farms over the coming years, especially for blueberries.
July 25 , 2017
U.S.: FDA approves macadamia heart health claim
“This is a truly a historic day for everyone in the macadamia nut industry," says Scott Wallace of Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut.
July 25 , 2017
