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Lett-uce celebrate again: Rijk Zwaan wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
A lettuce variety with delayed pinking narrowly beat out cracking nuts from the Philippines to win the prestigious award.
February 10 , 2017
South African farmer develops 'Tree Hog' unit for more efficient irrigation
Could a simple injection molded plastic unit be a lifesaver for farmers struggling under the ongoing drought?
February 09 , 2017
Chilean nectarines finally get green light for exports to China
An Asoex head says half of Chile's total nectarine exports next season will likely go to the Chinese market.
February 08 , 2017
Germans increase fruit and veg spending
Amid cold weather and shortages right now in Europe, Fruit Logistica has kicked off in Berlin with one very encouraging statistic.
February 07 , 2017
Strong performance for South African BEE citrus project
The head of ALG Estate says its associate company operating under the Black Economic Empowerment program is its "most lucrative of all the production units".
February 07 , 2017
U.S.: California snowpack "way above average"
According to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, the area of California under "extreme drought conditions" has reduced dramatically over the last year.
February 07 , 2017
Fyffes receives European clearance for Sumitomo deal
Regulators concluded the merger raises "no competition concerns because the companies' activities do not overlap in the European Economic Area."
February 06 , 2017
Wonderful Citrus buys DNE
The deal is expected to make Wonderful Citrus the leading importer of counter-seasonal citrus products in the U.S.
February 02 , 2017
NAFTA rejig may bring opportunities, says Canadian produce rep
CPMA president Ron Lemaire believes renegotiations could help put significant industry issues on the table.
February 02 , 2017
Major British union attacks ETI in row over Fyffes
GMB officials claim the multinational is hiding behind the “ineffective” Ethical Trading Initiative.
February 01 , 2017
