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U.S.: Sun Pacific grape deal to rise by 50%+ within five years

VP of business development Howard Nager extols the benefits of fixed weight packages, organics and branding that moves beyond "red, green and black" in table grapes.
June 26 , 2017

Costa Rica: UNESCO urged to protect area from Del Monte pineapple operations

The development comes a month after authorities suspended a pineapple project until "various aspects" related to the archeological sites were resolved.
June 22 , 2017

U.S.: Crunch Pak wins innovation award for apple rings

The on-trend product is due to be launched in retailers nationwide this fall and could "change the way people consume apples".
June 20 , 2017

Irrigation sensor tech startup to expand into Europe, U.S.

The company's co-founder says the technology means growers can monitor their fields remotely, save water, and boost quality.
June 20 , 2017

Russia to import Turkish tomatoes when local stocks are low

Prior to the embargo, almost half of all tomatoes consumed in Russia came from Turkey.
June 20 , 2017

Kanzi apple sales "significantly" expand in Spain, Far East

The trend is a reflection of both consumer demand and increased production of the Braeburn-Gala cross.
June 19 , 2017

Q&A: Impacts of Buenaventura port strike on produce trade

While the port may only represent a small portion of trade, it is vital for growers and exporters in the country's southwest.
June 19 , 2017

Dole opens major new pineapple production facility in the Philippines

The plant will reportedly be able to process some 250,000MT of fruit annually and provide 1,500 jobs.
June 16 , 2017

U.S. congressmen request full pest risk assessment for Polish apple imports

They believe APHIS' systems approach "does not fully address key concerns raised by domestic apple growers."
June 16 , 2017

Ecuadorian exporter sees "opportunity" for yellow mangoes in U.K.

The first trial shipments of Ataulfo mangoes to the U.K. will be carried out when the season kicks off in September.
June 15 , 2017