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'No one wins from a trade war', says Chinese President Xi Jinping

As the world awaits what a Donald Trump presidency in the U.S. will mean for international markets and geopolitics, Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a call against protectionism.
January 17 , 2017

USDA seeks further comments on proposed Colombian avocado access

Volumes may still be relatively small from Colombia, but the head of CorpoHass is expecting a huge increase this campaign.
January 17 , 2017

Dutch importer expects "very difficult" EU orange market

A Dutch importer has accused Egyptian orange exporters of using Europe as a "dumping ground".
January 17 , 2017

U.K.: Major supermarket develops matchmaking app to cut food waste

The Wal-Mart subsidiary's new app connects suppliers of unwanted food with companies who can make use of it.
January 17 , 2017

Chilean cherries in high gear for Chinese New Year

Weather conditions gave Chile an early cherry season for an earlier Chinese New Year, but the campaign has not been quite so clear-cut.
January 17 , 2017

Table grape varietal reconversion underway at Capespan Namibia

A recent upgrade for the company's river pumping station will allow for hectarage to be increased by a quarter over the coming years.
January 17 , 2017

Fyffes shareholders approve €751M takeover bid

The shareholder meeting took place against a backdrop of protests in the Irish capital.
January 16 , 2017

Produce industry launches draft Ethical Charter on farm labor practices

"This is something that’s here to stay," outgoing PMA CEO Bryan Silbermann tells Fresh Fruit Portal.
January 16 , 2017

Australia: Lower presence for U.S. fresh produce in first nine months of 2016

The figures come despite market access breakthroughs in recent years for stonefruit and a good retail presence in table grapes
January 16 , 2017

India: Supermarkets gain from demonetization pain

India’s cash crunch may have become a blessing in disguise for traders who supply to supermarkets, but it has taken its toll on farmers, consumers and traditional wet markets.
January 16 , 2017