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Chile: Apple exports rise while pear shipments fall

Chile's apple shipments to the U.S. rose by more than a third this year, while pear volumes were down to numerous destinations.
September 23 , 2016

U.K. fresh-cut pioneer thrives through 'culture of interdependence'

The founder of Blue Skies explains how he built a company that 'transcends notions of class and status' and generates a culture of mutual respect.
September 23 , 2016

Russia bans Egyptian produce imports

Not only has Russia banned Egyptian fruit and vegetable items, but so has the North African country's southern neighbor.
September 23 , 2016

NZ: T&G gains 'unexpected insights' from Zespri MoU in Bangkok

The Thai arrangement has gone "beyond expectations" for T&G, which is now opening up an office in Tokyo to bolster its Asian in-market presence.
September 23 , 2016

Colombian mango sector must prepare for exports, says grower

A major Colombian mango company has carried out its first ever exports this year, having been focused solely on the strong domestic market for three decades.
September 22 , 2016

Passionfruit Australia aims to clear up ripeness misconceptions

The Australian passionfruit sector's marketing campaigns are targeting younger consumers, and with limited resources the big push has been in education.
September 22 , 2016

NZ: Zespri to seek out new CEO

The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has put the succession plans in motion well ahead of a future transition.
September 22 , 2016

Argentina: Tucuman airport expansion opens to blueberry shippers

As of October, Tucuman's blueberry exporters will no longer have to wait for a slot in between passenger planes to load their fruit at the airport.
September 22 , 2016

EBRD grants €2.5M loan for Moroccan produce development

The fruit grown in the southern Moroccan operations supplies the likes of Florette and Driscoll's.
September 22 , 2016

Mexican blueberry industry expects imminent access to China

A head of Mexico's blueberry industry that is seeing 60% annual growth said the first shipments should begin to China in 2017.
September 22 , 2016