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Unifrutti Traders Ltda buys out Kiwi Uno's Chilean subsidiary
Unifrutti Traders plans to use the new land to undertake varietal conversion in the South American country.
December 21 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 50, 2016
Cherry prices remained stable in the U.S. market in week 50, despite rising volumes from Chile and Argentina.
December 21 , 2016
Argentine lemon opening a "lump of coal" for California citrus growers
A decision yesterday to open up access to the U.S. market for lemons from Northwest Argentina has been described as a "callous disregard" for California's farmers, but importers are logically more positive.
December 21 , 2016
NZ: Seeka's earnings and Hayward volumes set to slump in 2017
New Zealand's largest post-harvest operator expects the green kiwifruit crop to fall by up to 25% across the industry next year.
December 21 , 2016
U.S. authorities to allow Argentine lemon imports
Despite receiving its fair share of criticism from Californian industry, APHIS has made the decision to allow imports of lemons from Northwest Argentina.
December 20 , 2016
U.S.: Calavo revenues rise despite Mexican avocado strikes
Volume was down by more than a quarter, but "disciplined sourcing and sales management" helped gross margins rise in the fourth quarter.
December 20 , 2016
Chilean dried berry company diversifies product line to expand horizons
Chilean company Vilkun has developed its own quick freeze dried (QFD) for 100% healthy fruit snacks.
December 20 , 2016
Photo Gallery: Vilkun's berry farms and healthy snacks
From the volcanic southern reaches of Chile, the team at Vilkun are also erupting onto the healthy dried fruit snack scene.
December 20 , 2016
U.S.: FDA gives green light for heart-healthy stickers on avocados
Until recently there were limits for fruit that didn't meet "low fat" requirements, such as avocados.
December 20 , 2016
U.S.: California Citrus Mutual welcomes freezing temperatures
The organization estimates more than US$25 million was spent by Central Valley citrus growers over the weekend on frost protection.
December 20 , 2016
