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Spain's fresh produce exports hit €7.5B in H1

Export value outpaced volume growth for the Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable sector in the first half of the year.
August 25 , 2017

Argentina: Mesopotamia forecasts rise in blueberry exports as season kicks off

An industry head says increased competition with Peru was a serious factor last year, but believes this season much of its production growth will go to China.
August 25 , 2017

Australia: Profits more than double at Costa Group in FY2017

All produce categories exceeded targets for the leading Australian fruit and vegetable company.
August 25 , 2017

Camposol Q2 profit surges on the back of avocado growth

The Peruvian multinational's avocado revenues more than doubled year-on-year, while improved prices pushed up profits even further.
August 25 , 2017

Mulholland Citrus joins Sunkist

"We are honored to welcome this industry leader to Sunkist," says the cooperative's CEO Russ Hanlin.
August 24 , 2017

Zespri kiwifruit sales rise by a fifth in record 2016-17 season

Zespri's net profit more than doubled year-on-year, due mainly to license revenue from the 2016 SunGold tender.
August 24 , 2017

Turkish Cargo discounts open new market opportunities for cherry exporters

The world's third-largest cherry exporter is gaining ground in new markets with the help of more favorable air freight arrangements.
August 24 , 2017

Shipping company launches Turkey-Qatar reefer service

The development comes a couple of months after several countries abruptly cut off trade and diplomatic relations with Qatar.
August 24 , 2017

Copa Cogeca calls for EU law to curb unfair trading practices

The farming organization is urging tighter regulations on how supermarkets do business with produce suppliers.
August 24 , 2017

New Aussie tissue culture system supplies "500 times more avocado plants"

UQ researchers have developed a new method for avocado plant propagation that could be vital in addressing plant material shortages.
August 24 , 2017