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Fresh Del Monte suffers profit decline in Q3
A global oversupply of bananas was given as one reason for Fresh Del Monte's poor third quarter results.
October 30 , 2013
Giumarra introduces line of fair trade squash
Produce company Giumarra will offer three fair trade squash varieties from Mexico in November.
October 30 , 2013
Peru: Camposol earnings more than triple in Q3
Avocado volumes and asparagus prices helped raise profitability for Peruvian exporter Camposol in the third quarter.
October 30 , 2013
IKGA calls for independent enquiry into Zespri, NZ kiwifruit regulations
A call for an enquiry into New Zealand's kiwifruit system touches on "information monopoly", grower share imbalance and UPOV.
October 29 , 2013
U.S. researchers put tomato tastes to the test
Sugar and acid ratios were key to creating tastier tomatoes in an extensive USDA study.
October 29 , 2013
Poland maintains global apple sales focus
Despite forecasts for a lower fresh apple crop this year, Poland has long-term plans to keep its output growing.
October 29 , 2013
U.S.: Sesame Street stars to join First Lady after kids' healthy eating announcement
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama is set to make an announcement this week about marketing healthier foods to children.
October 29 , 2013
Peru prepares for larger lucuma season
Peru's top lucuma market is Chile by far, but the Andean nation is looking to expand to new shores.
October 29 , 2013
Farmland and currency key in "unprecedented" Chinese reforms
A Chinese report has surprised many for its boldness, tackling reform issues in farmland and currency markets.
October 28 , 2013
North American produce consignment model evolving
Oppy's James Milne says the U.S. is moving to a more fixed 'European' produce sourcing model as growers seek to cut risks.
October 28 , 2013
