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Zespri welcomes closer parthership with China
Speaking from Beijing today, Zespri Chairman Craig Greenlees welcomed the Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and China as the beginning of a new era of closer trade and economic partnership between the two nations."China is a significant and fast-growing market for New Zealand kiwifruit, with 40..... 0 comments
 Acquisition of Applethwaite farm
Capespan on the expansion trail
The Capespan Group, through its associate company Rapiprop, has purchased the 490 ha Applethwaite farm in the Grabouw area, Western Cape from the Lombardi Trust for an undisclosed sum. "The purchase of this large apple, pear and plum production unit underscores Capespan's continued focus on growth and..... 0 comments
Federación de Productores de Frutas de Chile - FEDEFRUTA
Growers: origin of the Chilean export potential in the fresh produce industry
Mr. Rodrigo EcheverrÃa, President at the Federation of Chilean Growers of Fruit - FEDEFRUTA talked to FreshPlaza about the fresh produce industry in Chile and the perspective of growers. The mission at FEDEFRUTA, costs of raw materials, revaluation and the strategies to confront the challenges at the sector..... 0 comments
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US: Dulcinea Says Customers Will Pay More for Better Fruit
Ladera Ranch-based Dulcinea Farms LLC is a little fruit company with big ties to the agriculture industry. The grower and seller of mini seedless watermelons, tomatoes and cantaloupes doesn't disclose its yearly sales but its parent company, Switzerland's Syngenta AG, does. Syngenta, which develops seeds,..... 0 comments
Photo report of Agribusiness at the event in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia)
Expectations for around 139 million dollars in exports
Proexport - Colombia, the Colombian agency for the promotion of exports and investments features the results of the two days meeting in Cartagena de Indias, where importers from around the world met Colombian growers/exporters. FreshPlaza met some of the fresh produce representatives in a photo report. To view the photo report, click here
 Review of the Russian market - week 14
Many early Egyptian pototoes at Russian produce market
Week 14 in it's beginning was a continuation of previous week in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg but quiet in regions. Since Wednesday the situation changed - stocks in the largest cities became to be filled up but regional trade, visa versa, activated. Argentina kept it's leadership among different origins in..... 0 comments
Leaked documents suggest US can impose sanctions
EU awaits official WTO ruling
The year 2008 has brought another loss to the European Union in its more than a decade-old tariff dispute with Latin American banana producers and the US, as a leaked interim report from the World Trade Organization (WTO) clearly sided with the US on who can then levy sanctions on European imports equal to..... 0 comments
 Uganda's controversial GM lab breeding bio-bananas
Uganda's biotechnology programme, which started with the setting up of a biotech lab in 2000, has developed and is now testing a transgenic strain of banana against the Sigatoga disease. It has also varieties of cotton and cassava that are resistant to bore worms and cassava mosaic disease. "The technology..... 0 comments
US: Fruit packing family plead guilty to skimming income
Prosecutors say five members of a family that owns one of the state's largest fruit packing companies have pleaded guilty to skimming income from their businesses.Members of the Sambado family own A. Sambado & Son fruit growers and Prima Frutta Packing, which packs and ships about 30 percent of..... 0 comments  Australia: Citrus group wants more transparency in grocery pricing
The executive officer of Riverina Citrus, Peter Morrish, says he will be calling for more transparency in pricing at this afternoon's inquiry into grocery prices in Griffith. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission hearing is one of 14 being held across Australia to review competition at the..... 0 comments
 India: Government to subsidise vegetables
The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat today announced that the state government has stepped in to help the common man hit by the rising prices of vegetables in the market due to rising inflation by re-introducing the scheme to supply the vegetables at subsidized prices. Addressing a press conference this..... 0 comments
 India 'market for fresh food'
India's rampaging economy is showing no signs of slowing and could provide greater opportunities for Australian agricultural exports this year. In contrast to signs of economic slowdown in other big international markets, India's huge domestic-focused economy is expected to grow by 8.25pc this year. And that..... 0 comments
 Middle East: Local tomatoes leave a bad taste in the mouth
"None of the Middle East countries can ever be food self-sufficient. They have to depend on imports", says Jeyaram S, chief executive officer of the Barakat Group of Companies, a leading supplier of fruits and vegetables based in the UAE. The reason? Neither the capacity of the region's agricultural sector..... 0 comments
 ARL flower and vegetable show in Pakistan
The 59th 'Flower and Vegetable Show 2008' of Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) held at Morgah Club here on Sunday. Attock Group of Companies (AGC) Group Regional Chief Executive (GRCE) Shoaib A Malik was the chief guest on the occasion whereas ARL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) M Adil Khattak and others officers..... 0 comments
 US: Vegetable growers get harvest despite cut in workers
The harvest of 90 percent of the nation's winter vegetable crop is almost complete as farmers managed to get the job done with a much smaller work force. Paul Muthart with Pasqunelli Produce in Yuma said the work force was down by 25 percent from previous years because of the debate over immigration. Many..... 0 comments
 How Indians took to the trusty tuber potato
Last week's Garam Masala was about the United Nation's declaration of 2008 as the International Year of the Potato (IYP) and how the potato first came to India. The British appeared to be the most likely potato pioneers, introducing it in the hills around the Doon valley, from where it spread.Growing a cool..... 0 comments
 UK: Pupils bid to grow strangest and heaviest spuds
Billingborough pupils are bidding to grow the heaviest and strangest shaped potatoes.Youngsters at primary school are entering the British Potato Council's Grow Your Own Potatoes 2008 competition and arranging its own contest. Memnbers of the school's Healthy Heroes group has arranged for each class to..... 0 comments
 India: UP govt decides to buy potatoes from farmers
In the wake of record potato production in the state, Uttar Pradesh government has decided to purchase potato from the farmers at a cost of Rs 250 per quintal by setting up purchase centres in 29 districts under the market intervention scheme. The decision was taken at a high level meeting chaired by Chief..... 0 comments
 India: Fate of seasonal fruits on see-saw
Those dying to get their hands on summer fruits such as mangoes and litchis should watch the skies for the next few days. Scientists at Birsa Agriculture University have said that while the recent rain could increase the quality and quantity of such fruits, incessant downpour would destroy them. "If it..... 0 comments
 HARP's technique to keep mango flies at bay
Pheromone system, a new technique, has been developed by scientists at Horticulture Agro Forestry Research Programme (HARP), Palandu, to control reproduction of fruit flies hovering around ripe mangoes. According to the system, a plywood of one centimetre thickness would be cut and immersed in a chemical..... 0 comments
Click here to subscribe to the daily newsletter  Bangladesh: Good prospect for mango likely in Chuadanga
All four upazilas of the district like Chuadanga Sadar, Alamdanga, Damurhuda and Jibannagar expect good prospect for mango production this year. There has been sufficient flowering and budding in almost 80 percent of the total mango trees of the district this year and these can now be seen laden with..... 0 comments
Gov't wants Australia to buy mangoes from Davao
Australian government officials will soon visit the Philippines to check on the quality of fresh mangoes in the southern province of Davao del Sur, said the Export Development Council, a government-private sector body. The Bureau of Plant Industry has submitted a request to its counterpart, Bio-Security..... 0 comments 
 India: Pineapple growers express resentment
We, the Pineapple Grower Society of Molvom and Bungsang village draw the kind attention of minister for Horticulture against the work allotment given to an individual for soiling of road from Molvom to Bungsang. The matter is that, we the Pineapple growers are facing transportation problem every year during..... 0 comments
 Mozambique: Cashew Nut Harvest to Exceed 85,000 Tonnes This Year
Mozambique is expecting its cashew nut production to exceed 85,000 tonnes this year, 10,000 tonnes more than in the 2006/07 campaign, despite the devastation caused by cyclone Jokwe which hit one of the most productive cashew areas in March. The director of the Cashew Promotion Institute (INCAJU), Filomena..... 0 comments
 Processing and packing equipment from EFCA
EFCA is a company which specialises in offering processing and packaging solutions for bakery, confectionery, dairy, soups, snacks, vegetables and a wide range of applications. The packing equipment offered by EFCA includes tempering machines, wrapping machines for bunch, twist, Neopolitan, etc, chocolate..... 0 comments
 US: Judge's ruling supports funding for generic ads
Commodity boards are hailing a judge's ruling favoring the California Table Grape Commission's mandatory assessments for generic advertising, with the hope it sets an industry standard for grower-supported programs. "I think this is a very strong decision that will help provide some final level of clarity in..... 0 comments
Malaysian Agriculture Office In Dubai To Boost Agro Product Exports
The Malaysian Agriculture Office in Dubai is conducting market studies and meeting interested parties with a view to increasing the export volume of Malaysia's agro-based products to the emirate and beyond. Agriculture Counsellor Abdul Razak Ahmad said among the areas to be looked into include demand and..... 0 comments  US: Jim Hazen to leave Washington hort association
(The Produce News) Jim Hazen, executive director of the Washington State Horticultural Association, said he will be leaving the organization at the end of April. Mr. Hazen tendered his resignation after accepting a position as business manager for Broetje Orchards in Prescott, WA. Mr. Hazen, who served at..... 0 comments
 Iran: 11517 tons of grape will be harvested from dry-farming gardens of the city Kazroon this year
With a 20 Hectares of increase in under cultivation area 11517 Tons of Grape will be harvested from the gardens of this city. Engineer Rad, the expert of gardening unit of agricultural jihad of Kazroon said: Because of proper weather conditions of Kazroon, cultivation of garden types of dry-farmed Grape is..... 0 comments
Fruit stand in Dubai
Picture: Judith van Buuren, Valstar Holland
 US: Green market to connect local growers, buyers
Consumers who are concerned about the use of pesticides in fruit, meats and vegetables have an opportunity to purchase those foods and support local growers in the process. In addition to fruits and vegetables, the markets will also offer cheese and beef. The first market will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m...... 0 comments
 Australia: Growers voice competition fear
Tableland farmers are concerned about a lack of competition among supermarkets, an ACCC inquiry into national grocery prices at Cairns heard yesterday. The message came from Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro, who was summonsed to appear. The inquiry is reviewing the..... 0 comments
 US: Watermelon Festival may be in jeopardy
Wanted: A dozen or more dedicated volunteers. Must be willing to meet weekly or biweekly between now and September. Knowledge of buying watermelon in bulk and/or arranging temporary sanitation facilities for crowds is a plus. Ability to spit watermelon seeds is optional. If enough willing volunteers don't..... 0 comments
 Frutarom enables additive-free fruit and veg preparations
Frutarom is launching new premium fruit, vegetable and herb preparations made with a unique process, which is said to retain their natural characteristics and reduce the need for additives. The new preparations, which fall within Frutarom's Food Systems range, is in keeping with the shift towards foods with..... 0 comments
Ireland:
Improving the health-promoting properties of fruit and vegetable products
Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Improving The Health-Promoting Properties Of Fruit And Vegetable Products" to their offering.- provides an overview of fruit and vegetable bioactives- discusses the health effects of fruit and vegetables in relation to specific diseases- reviews the impact..... 0 comments  Australia: An apple a day fills you up with anti-oxidants
Apples will be promoted as the original "super food", in this year's industry marketing campaign. A report commissioned by Horticulture Australia has found that apples are a better source of anti-oxidants than other fruit, including blueberries. Report author, nutritionist Shane Landon, says anti-oxidants..... 0 comments
 US: Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily recalls some fresh cut fruit products
Taylor Fresh Foods of Salinas is voluntarily recalling selected fresh cut fruit products which may contain cantaloupe from the Honduran grower Agropecuaria Montelibano identified by FDA to have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. Taylor Fresh Foods had previously begun to recover this product..... 0 comments
 UK: Bid to bring back popular apple variety
A rescue operation has begun to save a disappearing apple variety that originated in Yate 70 years ago. Gloucestershire Orchard Group is propagating the once popular Wellstead Pippin variety. The apple, first dated in 1938, was once freely grown in orchards at Wellstead Farm, of Gravel Hill, which is now a..... 0 comments
 Weather, exchange rate nick Chilean imports
Poor weather and an unfavorable exchange rate conspired to severely limit U.S. imports of most fresh fruits from Chile in the 2007-08 season. Through the end of March, shipments of Chilean grapes, avocados, apples and peaches were down significantly from the same time in 2007, according to the U.S...... 0 comments
 US: Central Valley growers reduce tree-fruit acreage
Low fruit prices, combined with concerns about the availability of water and harvest workers, are prompting Central Valley growers to remove large blocks of peach, plum and nectarine trees. While farmers pull trees every year, this season's orchard removals are somewhat larger than usual. "The rate of..... 0 comments
 Korean scientists extract anticarcinogen from watermelons
Korean scientists said Sunday (Apr. 6) that they have successfully extracted lycopene agents from watermelons that may be used to treat cancer and fight aging. The team led by Kim Cheol-jin, a researcher at the state-run Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI), said that the level of lycopene content extracted..... 0 comments
 Stockpiled citrus fruit sold in S. China
About 500 thousand tons of citrus fruit stockpiled at warehouses in snow-stricken regions of Jiangxi and Hunan provinces have now been sold. The southern region of Jiangxi Province is a famous orange producing area in China. But after severe winter storms in January, 160 thousand tons of oranges were..... 0 comments
 US: OTA 2008 fund campaign raises over $ 630,000
The Organic Trade Association's 2008 Annual Fund campaign surpassed its goal of $ 600,000, raising more than $ 630,000 to help fund OTA's public policy, marketing and public relations efforts planned for 2008. The theme for this year's fund campaign was "Today. Tomorrow, Together, Organic," reflecting OTA's..... 0 comments
US gives Dar $2.3m to promote horticulture
The United States government is to support the horticulture sector in Tanzania under a $2.3 million sponsored projects programme. The country's ambassador to Tanzania, Mark Green, said the projects seek to foster economic growth by strengthening smallholder horticultural export market linkages for..... 0 comments 
US: Farm Fresh Produce heads West
Frank Ownbey, owner of the Farm Fresh Produce on Sutherland Avenue for the last two years, is opening a second location in West Knoxville at the corner of Middlebrook Pike and Bob Kirby Road. Called the Farm Fresh Market and expected to open mid-week, it will offer a variety of fruits and vegetables, plants..... 0 comments  Canada: Hope growing for CanGro
Local politicians and fruit farmers are holding out hope that a last-minute deal can be struck between a private investor and government to save the CanGro Foods fruit processing plant, which is destined to be shuttered. Two "community minded" Niagara individuals have come forward with separate plans to keep..... 0 comments
 US: Fast-food successes point way for fresh-cut growth
McDonald's has is salads, apples and grapes. Wendy's has its mandarin slices, salads and other healthy items available in place of french fries. Burger King Corp. recently had a go with innovation in some test markets, with its Apple Frypod, sliced apples, which have the same look and same packaging as..... 0 comments
 US: Monsanto claims immunity from commodity flux
Monsanto says it is poised for major growth over the next five years irrespective of commodity prices and other issues that are affecting the financial results of other companies in the agriculture sector. The biotech giant introduced its five-year strategic growth plan in November 2007, in which it aired..... 0 comments
 US: FDA soliciting comments on Food Protection Plan
The comment box is open for the Food and Drug Administration's Food Protection Plan.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking for comments related to its comprehensive Food Protection Plan, said FDA spokesmen Sebastian Cianci. The comment period is open until July 31, according to a notice published in..... 0 comments
 UAE to launch Khalifa Intl. Date Palm Award
The UAE will announce on April 7 a prestigious world award on date palm at a glittering gala at the Emirates Palace. Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, will launch the Khalifa International Date Palm Award in the presence of Director General of the UN..... 0 comments
India: PM to launch Bihar agriculture plan
PM Manmohan Singh has accepted Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's invitation to visit the state and launch a massive agricultural plan devised by the state government. Demanding the Centre's support, Kumar said Bihar had declared 2008 as "agriculture year" and had drawn up a roadmap after consultation with specialists..... 0 comments Economy news: Retail news: Beautiful pictures | 
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