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U.S.: Fyffes expenses cut Chiquita profits in Q2
Merger proposals bit into Chiquita's bottom line in the second quarter, but the core business was slightly improved.
August 07 , 2014
Russian govt announces list of banned food products
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev believes sanctions are a "blind alley", but the latest ban on food imports from the EU, U.S., Norway, Canada and Australia will benefit local farmers.
August 07 , 2014
Colombian banana protests turn violent
Colombian banana worker protests against Banacol took a turn for the worse this week.
August 07 , 2014
Israel: Galilee Export to ramp up mango shipments
An Israeli company better known for its citrus fruit and avocados is making headway in the mango market.
August 07 , 2014
User rates spike for pro-Palestine campaign on Buycott app
A leading fruit brand has been targeted in a popular smartphone app aiming to boycott Israel.
August 07 , 2014
Varieties, productivity at core of likely bumper Washington State apple crop
A key U.S. apple grower group expecting a bumper crop says consumers are 'looking for a different experience'.
August 07 , 2014
Pakistani mangoes en route to U.S. market
A Pakistani mango exporter starting a U.S. deal argues his fruit is miles ahead of the Mexican competition in quality.
August 07 , 2014
U.S. cranberry industry hopes to ignite Indian demand with govt grant
India is next on the list of countries where the U.S. cranberry industry plans to pump up exports with new funds.
August 07 , 2014
U.S. pear grower kicks off season with 'big, clean' fruit
Limited small fruit, good markets and a new promotion have set up a U.S. pear producer for a positive season.
August 07 , 2014
Ireland: SuperValu denies boycott of Israeli produce
Ireland's biggest supermarket chain says its move to take Israeli carrots off the shelves is not politically motivated.
August 06 , 2014
