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- Ecuador losing market share>
Subscribers onlyEcuador losing market share
by Gill McShane 21 May 2013 Bananas
Aebe claims Ecuadorean banana exports are failing to compete due to unfavourable marketing conditions and rising internal costs
- Northwest cherries cool off>
Subscribers onlyNorthwest cherries cool off
by Jeff Long 20 May 2013 Stonefruit
Cold climate and poor pollination have dampened industry hopes of a repeat record production season
- Florida citrus estimate "steady">
Florida citrus estimate "steady"
by Carl Collen 13 May 2013 Citrus
USDA reveals in its May estimate that grapefruit volumes are up, with orange numbers remaining flat
- Chiquita profits from strategic changes>
Chiquita profits from strategic changes
by Carl Collen 7 May 2013
Company swings to first quarter profit despite lower revenue, as Ed Lonergan hails recent "strategic decisions and actions"
- Florida receives citrus greening boost>
Florida receives citrus greening boost
by Carl Collen 7 May 2013
Major funding effort to combat the spread of citrus greening disease has been secured from the state legislature
- Dole slides to first-quarter loss>
Dole slides to first-quarter loss
by Carl Collen 3 May 2013
Results hit by lower revenue and one-off charges, although Michael Carter is "optimistic and excited" about long-term prospects
- Del Monte initiates share programme>
Del Monte initiates share programme
by Carl Collen 2 May 2013
Group announces it has approved a share repurchase programme of up to US$300m of the company's ordinary shares
- Expert predicts 'flood' of blueberry varieties>
Subscribers onlyExpert predicts 'flood' of blueberry varieties
by Mike Knowles 30 April 2013 Berries
Dave Brazelton of US-based Fall Creek Farm & Nursery tells Global Berry Congress investment will be required to boost quality
- North America could cut berry imports>
Subscribers onlyNorth America could cut berry imports
by Mike Knowles 30 April 2013 Berries
Head of world's largest berry marketer suggests US, Canada and Mexico could end up being self-sufficient on berries in future
- European results hit Del Monte in Q1>
European results hit Del Monte in Q1
by Carl Collen 30 April 2013
Weaker banana performance in Europe impacts overall profitability, although CEO remains "pleased" with the group's progress
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As the start of the Egyptian grape season nears, exporters are confident of a successful campaign and keen to target new, growing markets
Video: Ethical trade in South Africa
FPJ and Eurofruit reporter Thomas Hobbs visited South Africa's Western Cape for a closer look into the social efforts of its fruit producers.
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A host of exciting speakers have already signed up to take part in the inaugural conference, which launches in Qingdao on 29-31 May
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Some of the leading authorities on the Indian industry to share latest insights into this rapidly emerging market at Bangalore event
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