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New study says 5 A DAY does suffice
30th July 2014, 12:10 Central Time
New study says 5 A DAY does suffice
Researchers claim eating five portions of fruit and veg a day as effective in beating early death as eating six, seven or more
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- Carrier 'extends perishable transport distances'
  Carrier 'extends perishable transport distances'
  XtendFRESH container atmosphere control technology will help improve quality and extend shipping distances
- Fruit producers protest in Rome
  Fruit producers protest in Rome
  Italian growers come together to demand support from national and European authorities following dramatic dip in prices
- Zespri kicks off 2014 US campaign
  Zespri kicks off 2014 US campaign
  New SunGold variety will be available to North American consumers in greater volumes this year
- Baltimore takes the lead in child health
  Baltimore takes the lead in child health
  Eat Brighter campaign gets the backing of Mars Supermarkets and East Coast Fresh
- Smitten well-poised in North America
  Smitten well-poised in North America
  Apple variety nears commercial volumes in the US, with initial sales commanding up to US$60 per carton
- 2M alliance sparks concerns for China
  2M alliance sparks concerns for China
  Chinese officials and shipping association representatives have expressed concerns over the 2M shipping alliance and its effects on Chinese carriers
- Mitsubishi enters Colombia’s port terminal business
  Mitsubishi enters Colombia’s port terminal business
  Japanese company has joined forces with Grupo Daabon to expand capacity at one of Colombia’s busiest ports
- Upswing in Del Monte's Q2 results
  Upswing in Del Monte's Q2 results
  Fresh produce giant enjoys double-digit growth in sales and improved net profit for second quarter

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Fruit display world record broken
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25 July 2014

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Prognosfruit 2014
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6-8 August 2014, Istanbul (Turkey)
International Blueberries Seminar
International Blueberries Seminar
28 August 2014, Santiago (Chile)
Asiafruit Congress
Asiafruit Congress
2 September 2014, Hong Kong (China)

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Record season for Chilean cherry growers
Record season for Chilean cherry growers
29 July 2014
Peru citrus exports revised upwards
Peru citrus exports revised upwards
28 July 2014
Optimism among pomegranate growers
Optimism among pomegranate growers
28 July 2014

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Lantao opens office in Qingdao
Lantao opens office in Qingdao
28 July 2014
Kroger releases annual sustainability report
Kroger releases annual sustainability report
15 July 2014
E-retailer to bring Ruby cherries to China
E-retailer to bring Ruby cherries to China
11 July 2014

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Features & Analysis
- Hangzhou event hits the market
  Brand-building via e-commerce, reaching out to new consumers in tier-two and -three cities, and managing future market growth projections in China were some of the hot topics discussed at Asiafruit Market Insight
- Fresh Produce India eyes bigger future
  The Indian business continues to defy the odds, registering sharp growth amid major hurdles. But with the right approaches, it can become so much bigger, heard delegates to last week’s Fresh Produce India
- T&G-Apollo deal a platform for growth
  Turners & Growers’ CEO Alastair Hulbert and Apollo Apples MD Bruce Beaton talk exclusively to Asiafruit about the drivers for joining forces
- Subscribers onlyComment: Future fresh berry trends
  Following the Global Berry Congress 2014 in Amsterdam, Eurofruit editor Mike Knowles sums up the event's findings
- Bookings surge for Asia Fruit Logistica
  Exhibitor registrations for Asia’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable trade show up by almost 30 per cent on same stage last year
- Subscribers onlyUS reacts to Farm Bill confirmation
  The US Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed off by President Obama in February, to the delight of the US fresh produce industry
- AmazonFresh poised for global expansion
  Stage set for global growth in fresh produce business after director hints at international roll-out beyond North America
- Pineapple importer wants us to go topless
  Major European retailer assessing potential cost saving to be made by removing crowns prior to shipping
- Subscribers onlyStrong demand for big SH apples
  Dutch importer suggests New Zealand could enjoy good pricing while Chile turns out larger crop of smaller fruit
- BayWa set to invest in Latin America
  Company prepared to back NZ subsidiary Turners & Growers' new strategy by securing additional fruit supply
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