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U.S.: Trump proposes additional US$100B tariffs on Chinese products

The move comes days after China implemented a 15% duty on a range of U.S. products including key fruit and nut exports, in retaliation for the U.S. plan to impose tariffs of US$50 billion on Chinese products.

April 06 , 2018

Chile: Strong domestic market attracts greater avocado imports

Prices in a Santiago wholesale market in week 13 were 50% higher than 2017 and 31% higher than the average of the three years previous.

April 06 , 2018

Australian cantaloupe farm linked to listeria outbreak resumes supply

Rombola Family Farms has denied it was the source of the outbreak.

April 05 , 2018

U.S.: California table grape volumes hit the "new normal" mark

"After breaking the 100 million box mark only 6 years ago, a 109 million box crop has become the new normal for California table grape growers."

April 05 , 2018

U.S.: Investment firm acquires Fresh Innovations California

Fresh Innovations is a processor of fresh sliced apples and other packaged fruits and vegetables.

April 05 , 2018

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Laser labeling set for European expansion The technology’s growing acceptance has also sparked global interest from companies from Canada to China and Japan.

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Chilean prune sector expects to benefit from China-U.S. trade dispute "Chile is the world's biggest prune exporter, and in Asia - mainly in China, Japan and India - we have lower market shares than other countries in the world."

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Greenyard to obtain remaining Fresh Direct Belgium shares The company said that the deal had been struck with Fresh Direct Belgium's managing director and co-shareholder, Ben De Pelsmaeker.

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Australia: Pome fruit industry lanches Hailstorm Heroes campaign The initiative has been launched in numerous domestic retailers to promote fruit that received cosmetic damage following severe hailstorms last year.

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Chiquita bolsters Star Cool container fleet The Star Cool controlled atmosphere system will ensure an extended transportation period of up to 45 days and prolonged shelf life, according to Maersk.

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Chile: Spotted wing Drosophila found in major blueberry-growing region The insect was found in a raspberry field in the southern Biobio region.

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South Africa expects record avocado exports in 2018 Subtrop attributed the rise to better growing conditions, an 'on-year' and new plantings coming into production.

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State of the Market - Week 13, 2018 Lower supply levels led to some price increases for Chilean blueberries in the U.S. market in week 13.

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Phytelligence deal with Mahyco will bring new fruit tech to India The Seattle-based company aims to lift productivity and fruit quality through its trademarked growing system along with modern rootstocks and varieties.

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U.S.: PEAKfresh produce bags used by NASA The bags are being used by NASA to store fruit and vegetables for International Space Station astronauts.

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Chile: Spotted wing Drosophila found in major blueberry-growing region

The insect was found in a raspberry field in the southern Biobio region. The insect was found in a raspberry field in the southern Biobio region.

April 04 , 2018
U.S.: "Exorbitant" tariff increase will directly impact California citrus producers, says CCM

"Now Chinese consumers and California citrus producers are innocent parties to a trade debate." "Now Chinese consumers and California citrus producers are innocent parties to a trade debate."

April 03 , 2018
China implements tariffs on U.S. produce imports

The list of affected horticultural products includes apples, table grapes, cherries, citrus, strawberries, almonds, pistachios and walnuts. The list of affected horticultural products includes apples, table grapes, cherries, citrus, strawberries, almonds, pistachios and walnuts.

April 02 , 2018
Robinson Fresh partners with Verfrut to supply fruit to European market

Verfrut is one of the largest fruit growers in South America, with a range of fruit commodities produced across Chile and Peru. Verfrut is one of the largest fruit growers in South America, with a range of fruit commodities produced across Chile and Peru.

March 29 , 2018
First U.S.-bound Argentine lemon shipments to take place in April

Numerous lemons exporters are gearing up to collectively ship a 5,000MT-consignment to the market. Numerous lemons exporters are gearing up to collectively ship a 5,000MT-consignment to the market.

March 28 , 2018

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The Packaging Pitch: Their voice is a megaphone…they will be heard

Lisa Cork urges the produce industry not to lump in Gen Z with Millennials, encouraging interaction with the cohort to help form their marketing strategies in the years ahead.

April 04 , 2018

Sustainable produce packaging debate far from wrapped up

To address what is arguably the hottest issue in fresh produce right now, in this special feature we profile a wide variety of industry leaders and innovators to discuss the practicalities, technologies and ambitions around plastics, biodegradability and alternative materials.

March 14 , 2018

EU approach to pest controls at odds with pesticide residue stance, claims importer

Thies Claussen of Global Fruit Point says protocols for citrus black spot and false codling moth are "obliging the producer to spray fungicides and that is totally in contradiction to what the European market is looking for".

March 13 , 2018

Q&A: New Westfalia technology extends avocado shelf life for U.K. retail

The group's executive manager for Europe, Graham Young, discusses post-harvest developments, the rise of Mexican supply in the old continent and expansion into Mediterranean production.

February 23 , 2018

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First-ever vegetable crop harvested in Antarctic greenhouse

U.S. relaxes Chilean lemon import rules

Chinese tariffs to put U.S. cherry export growth under strain

Peruvian mango exports could break record this season, says industry rep

China: New agency to undertake AQSIQ's role

U.S.: Trump proposes additional US$100B tariffs on Chinese products

Chile: Strong domestic market attracts greater avocado imports

Australian cantaloupe farm linked to listeria outbreak resumes supply

U.S.: California table grape volumes hit the "new normal" mark

U.S.: Investment firm acquires Fresh Innovations California

Laser labeling set for European expansion The technology’s growing acceptance has also sparked global interest from companies from Canada to China and Japan.

Chilean prune sector expects to benefit from China-U.S. trade dispute "Chile is the world's biggest prune exporter, and in Asia - mainly in China, Japan and India - we have lower market shares than other countries in the world."

Greenyard to obtain remaining Fresh Direct Belgium shares The company said that the deal had been struck with Fresh Direct Belgium's managing director and co-shareholder, Ben De Pelsmaeker.

Australia: Pome fruit industry lanches Hailstorm Heroes campaign The initiative has been launched in numerous domestic retailers to promote fruit that received cosmetic damage following severe hailstorms last year.

Chiquita bolsters Star Cool container fleet The Star Cool controlled atmosphere system will ensure an extended transportation period of up to 45 days and prolonged shelf life, according to Maersk.

Chile: Spotted wing Drosophila found in major blueberry-growing region The insect was found in a raspberry field in the southern Biobio region.

South Africa expects record avocado exports in 2018 Subtrop attributed the rise to better growing conditions, an 'on-year' and new plantings coming into production.

State of the Market - Week 13, 2018 Lower supply levels led to some price increases for Chilean blueberries in the U.S. market in week 13.

Phytelligence deal with Mahyco will bring new fruit tech to India The Seattle-based company aims to lift productivity and fruit quality through its trademarked growing system along with modern rootstocks and varieties.

U.S.: PEAKfresh produce bags used by NASA The bags are being used by NASA to store fruit and vegetables for International Space Station astronauts.

Chile: Spotted wing Drosophila found in major blueberry-growing region

U.S.: "Exorbitant" tariff increase will directly impact California citrus producers, says CCM

China implements tariffs on U.S. produce imports

Robinson Fresh partners with Verfrut to supply fruit to European market

First U.S.-bound Argentine lemon shipments to take place in April

The Packaging Pitch: Their voice is a megaphone…they will be heard

Sustainable produce packaging debate far from wrapped up

EU approach to pest controls at odds with pesticide residue stance, claims importer

Q&A: New Westfalia technology extends avocado shelf life for U.K. retail

Photo gallery: Eighth annual Maluma Day in South Africa

Photo Gallery: Amsterdam Produce Show Foodservice Tour 2017

Photo gallery: Amsterdam Produce Show Retail Tour 2017

Photo gallery: Field day at Agricola Llahuen's strawberry research site