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U.S.: Alpine Fresh enters venture to bolster Florida blueberries
Alpine Fresh has entered a joint venture with Five Star Family Growers that could build into a larger North American program.
January 09 , 2013
Labor union threatens South African fruit industry with boycott
South African producers face another difficult week ahead with the possibility of strikes and boycott.
January 09 , 2013
Fruit Fanatic: an exotic fruit collector's Ecuadorian dream
Rolf Blancke describes a pristine Ecuadorian rare fruit paradise under threat from a thermoelectric dam project.
January 08 , 2013
United States: major organic farm files for bankruptcy
After six decades of operation, Colorado's Grant Family Farms faces closure.
January 08 , 2013
Chile: fruit fly detection will not impact exports
The detection of 11 fruit flies in ValparaÃso sent a scare in Chile but will not shut down ports.
January 08 , 2013
Total Produce acquires majority share of Oppy
By 2017, Europe's top produce company will control 65% of the Oppenheimer Group.
January 08 , 2013
South Africa experiences mixed season for table grapes
Rains and further strike possibilities could hurt South African table grape output, in an otherwise good season.
January 08 , 2013
Plastic ball tests improve Maersk's fresh produce transport
Plastic balls treated as breathing organisms have helped MCI better understand produce transportation.
January 07 , 2013
NZ: spray concerns trigger beekeeper reluctance with kiwifruit
Some New Zealand beekeepers have said they are losing business due to kiwifruit spray streptomycin.
January 07 , 2013
Mango exports rise as Ecuadorian season comes to an end
Mango volumes were up 10%, dominated by Tommy Atkins and Kent varieties.
January 07 , 2013