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Dole's Asian fresh produce and global packaged food businesses back in black
Through its continued focus on more lucrative products like bananas and expansion into new lines like smoothies, the group is also forecasting a 17% rise in profit for the coming year.
May 17 , 2017
European growers still assessing "unprecedented" frost impacts, says Freshfel chief
"Nature has obviously been affecting crops, but it could also help the production to revive a little bit," says Philippe Binard.
May 16 , 2017
U.S.: Red Delicious, Gala prices slide amid high stocks
Prices for the two varieties, which together make up more than half of the Washington crop, have been falling since the start of the year.
May 15 , 2017
Chilean Pink Lady growth to be lower than forecast
Issues in Chile and Argentina related to the hot summer mean lower volumes of Cripps Pink will be eligible to be marketed under the leading brand.
May 15 , 2017
NZ apple harvest to be "significantly down on estimate"
Despite the setback, the pome fruit industry remains confident of achieving export revenue of NZD1 billion ahead of its target of 2022.
May 11 , 2017
NZ-grown Jazz apples arrive in U.S. with new branding
T&G Global says there has been consistent growth for the apples in both traditional markets like the U.S. and U.K., as well as newer destinations like Thailand and Japan.
May 11 , 2017
U.S.: Vanguard International acquires Pride Packing
Pride, which grows and distributes pome fruit and stonefruit, is described as being one of the first companies to adopt the Two-Leader growing and pruning technique.
May 10 , 2017
South Africa “the new kid on the block” in global kiwifruit industry
"I think there are some very interesting partnerships that are developing between South African, European and Chinese-based companies," says Biogold's Peter Turner.
May 10 , 2017
NZ: Rockit Global shares soar ten-fold
While not cash-in-the-pockit, the result is described as a "great outcome" for New Zeland's early-stage investment community and the agtech sector.
May 10 , 2017
Italy: Up to 70% of kiwifruit production damaged by frosts in major growing area
A researcher says the yellow kiwifruit varieties had just entered the flowering stage when the frosts hit in late April.
May 09 , 2017
