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Zika-infected countries will need to treat fruit for China shipments

The Food and Agriculture Service (FAS) has warned the guidance applies to the USA as well a further 39 countries.
August 25 , 2016

Mexico to launch 'For the Love of Guac' campaign in U.S.

Avocados From Mexico will target millions of consumers with buy-one-get-one-free offers, in a promotion described as 'the biggest to-date'.
August 25 , 2016

French produce prices spike amid poor harvests

Poor weather over several months in France is being blamed for produce prices rising by nearly a fifth year-on-year.
August 25 , 2016

Israeli pomegranate industry moving away from Wonderful, says Edom

Edom Fruits expects competition to intensify in the European pomegranate market next month, with a range of countries set to kick off their campaigns.
August 25 , 2016

China: Shenzhen YuanXing Fruit Co. to launch new brand

The YumSun brand arose as 'Shenzhen Yuanxing" can be difficult to pronounce for non-Chinese speakers.
August 25 , 2016

Australia: "Exceeded expectations" across the board for Costa Group

Costa Group exceeded AUD$1 billion in transacted sales for the first time in the 2016 financial year.
August 24 , 2016

NZ: Mr Apple yields record crop in 2016

One of New Zealand's leading apple growers has consolidated its position in Asia and the Middle East, while varietal diversification continues.
August 24 , 2016

No new citrus canker detections in Brazilian fruit, says EC

A representative of a leading Brazilian citrus exporter says the trade situation with Europe was now 'normal', following eight interceptions of disease-infected fruit last month.
August 24 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 33, 2016

The downward price trend for imported lemons remained in the U.S. during week 33, amid an increasing Mexican supply.
August 24 , 2016

Mexico: Aneberries forecasts growth in coming campaign

The Mexican berry deal looks to be running a bit earlier than last year, but volume should be up across different categories provided there are no rain-related problems.
August 24 , 2016