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Ecuador promotes bananas in Russia
20th June 2013, 01:09 Central Time
Subscribers onlyEcuador promotes bananas in Russia
The multi-faceted campaign aims to promote consumption of bananas, their nutritional benefits and diverse usage in cooking
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- Solid US prospects for asparagus
  Solid US prospects for asparagus
  Consumption in the US has spiked since 2010, according to a new report from the Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association
- Peruvian banana exports soar
  Peruvian banana exports soar
  Banana, asparagus and avocado exports climbed on a year-on-year basis
- NZ-grown Meyer lemons to hit US
  NZ-grown Meyer lemons to hit US
  Giumarra is anticipating a strong campaign for its imported Meyer lemons, grown in New Zealand
- Sustainability guide for US market
  Sustainability guide for US market
  United Fresh releases sustainability guide and self-assessment tool to assist US producers and partners
- Ahold rejigs leadership structure
  Ahold rejigs leadership structure
  Retailer's executive committee has been reshaped, and a new chief commercial officer is appointed
- Zespri increases Gold3 allocations
  Zespri increases Gold3 allocations
  Demand for licences reflects confidence New Zealand industry has in variety, according to chairman
- Turbana teams with Produce for Kids
  Subscribers onlyTurbana teams with Produce for Kids
  Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign aims to raise consumer awareness about how to eat well and live active lifestyles while also supporting children’s charities
- Sobeys to acquire Canada Safeway
  Sobeys to acquire Canada Safeway
  As a result of the deal, Canada’s second-largest retail chain Sobeys will consolidate its position as the leading grocery retailer in western Canada and the second-largest chain nationally