All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 106
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Banana dispute settlement in sight
A possible end to the long-running banana war could be imminent following a significant concessionary proposal put forward by six Latin American countries
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Banana dispute threatens to derail Doha
There is no immediate sign of a resolution in the long-running WTO banana dispute
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ArticleDoha round out for the count
WTO talks collapse as economic powers fail to reach compromises
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Ecuador pushes for banana deal
Ecuador is pushing the EU to honour a newly brokered EU-Latin American banana trade deal, despite the collapse of the WTO Doha trade talks
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Queensland unprepared for exotic pests
A leading horticulture body has warned the Australian state of Queensland is at risk and unprepared for exotic pest attacks
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ArticleLate crop cuts Washington cherry promos
The later and lighter harvest has affected marketing budgets for the 2008 season
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ArticleSunOpta's revenue grows but profits dip
The company said the results reflected strong growth and operating earnings in its core operations
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ArticleConfusion surrounds COOL labelling rules
The industry had its first opportunity to put specific questions to USDA officials at a special web event last week
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ArticlePalm oil displaces Malaysian fruit
The Malaysian government is struggling to maintain fruit production in the face of lucrative palm oil crops
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ArticlePlum pox spreads in New York
Plum pox virus is threatening stonefruit production in New York state in the US
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Seven & I plan expansion
Japan’s leading Seven & I are planning to open 30 per cent more supermarkets in the country
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New Japanese grape sells high
A new variety of grapes has fetched staggering prices at an auction in Japan
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ArticleBrazil and Peru target US grape window
Imports of seedless varieties from Brazil and Peru have surged in the past five years according to US trade figures
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ArticlePest alert for New Zealand apples to China
Woolly apple aphids have been found on New Zealand apples exported to China
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart to open Indian stores
Bharti Wal-Mart wholesale cash and carry stores will open in India in the first quarter of 2009
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ArticleAustralians pick Pacific Island workers
Australian farmers are backing a proposal to let Pacific Island workers into the country to pick produce
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ArticleWhole Foods scales back expansion plans
The grocer is struggling with increased competition for shoppers’ limited food budgets.
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Vietnam struggles with GAP expansion
Vietnam is having difficulties expanding good agricultural practices in farming
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ArticleNOL posts profit drop
Neptune Orient Lines has suffered a second-quarter profit drop because of high oil prices
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China in tainted dumpling admission
The country reveals tainted dumplings that made people ill in Japan also caused sickness in China, adding a new twist to the food row between the two countries