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Argentine lemon exports on path to recovery

While still not at the levels they once were, the country's exports rose by 46% year-on-year this season.
September 07 , 2016

Early start for Chilean blueberry campaign

The vast majority of Chile's early blueberry volumes have been shipped to China, where prices have been steadily increasing over recent weeks.
September 07 , 2016

Local blueberries can fetch a premium in China, says Costa exec

Costa Group general manager for berries and IBO treasurer Peter McPherson discusses a growing varietal importance in the Chinese market.
September 07 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 35, 2016

The start of the school year boosted easy peeler consumption in the U.S. in week 35, leading to high prices.
September 07 , 2016

Bayer raises Monsanto takeover offer to US$65B

The German group has now raised its offer to US$127.5 per share and says negotiations are in 'advanced' stages.
September 06 , 2016

Australia: Could "sunglass" greenhouses raise horticultural productivity?

A glass-focused project at the Swinburne University of Technology seeks to further control protected crop environments while also raising energy efficiency.
September 06 , 2016

Majority of Poland's apple crop to be sent for processing, says Appolonia

The head of a major Polish apple company says the first shipments to China now look set to begin around mid-October.
September 06 , 2016

Russia: Greenhouse vegetable growers eye Chinese market

With significant state support for agricultural projects boosting vegetable production, many growers are now looking for export opportunities.
September 06 , 2016

Ecuadorian mango exports set for another rise

With the first harvests to begin in two weeks, the Ecuadorian Mango Foundation is projecting 12 million boxes of fruit to be shipped from country.
September 06 , 2016

U.S.: Watermelon radish gets packaging makeover at Frieda's

The watermelon radish may be the darling of foodies, but at retail its outer appearance can be confusing for new consumers.
September 06 , 2016