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ILA members threaten port shutdown across U.S. East Coast
The threats have been described as "disturbing" by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
February 22 , 2017
From Chinese bananas to NZ kiwifruit: Stockton's ambitious biologics goals
The group has seen positive results in treating Fusarium Wilt in bananas, and CEO Guy Elitzur says it could be a winner in another major Chinese crop as well.
February 22 , 2017
Chilean nursery harvests first crop of NZ-origin blueberry variety
The Centra Blue variety was brought to the country by Enza and is harvested in some of Chile's earliest regions as late as February.
February 22 , 2017
Net income surges 261% at Fresh Del Monte Produce
The jump was driven mainly by higher gross profit for bananas and an improved impairment charge situation.
February 21 , 2017
Weather to result in fewer Argentine lemons and later start date
The head of Argentina's Fedecitrus says he is unconcerned about the recent stay that was announced on lemon market access by U.S. authorities.
February 21 , 2017
U.S.: Rains may hinder California strawberry volumes but will boost quality, says rep
The world's largest strawberry-growing region has seen its production rise over recent years despite falling acreage.
February 20 , 2017
Peru: Early season avocados to ramp up in 2017, says ProHass president
Exponential growth in avocado production out of Peru is no secret in the global produce industry, but a wider supply window may start to be felt this upcoming season.
February 20 , 2017
China: Joy Wing Mau acquires stake in Shennong Variety Management
Joy Wing Mau continues on the minority acquisition path, this time in China with a major fruit variety breeder.
February 17 , 2017
Irish High Court gives final green light to Fyffes' takeover by Sumitomo
As Fyffes announces it will delist its shares from the Dublin stock exchange next week, it's also gearing up to face an ETI disciplinary committee over worker abuse allegations.
February 17 , 2017
African Blue sees 'best blueberry crop yet' in Morocco, says Costa exec
Peter McPherson discusses growth in North Africa as well as a worldwide commercial ramp-up of a Costa-developed blueberry variety.
February 17 , 2017
