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Chilean volume influx puts North American citrus market under pressure

An earlier South American crop may make the market a bit short on soft citrus in the last two weeks of August.
August 09 , 2016

Philippines: Dole banana operation shut down due to security concerns

New People's Army (NPA) rebels have attacked 18 banana container trucks this year alone.
August 09 , 2016

Mango production-to-export gap "too much", says Pakistani leader

Financial constraints from two governments have set back Pakistani ambitions to treat mangoes at source for exports to the U.S.
August 09 , 2016

Canada Banana Farms plans rapid expansion

What began as therapy after a car accident has become a viable business to provide local bananas in cool climes.
August 08 , 2016

Google taps Olympics hype with Doodle Fruit Games

Be it a mandarin playing golf with a blueberry ball or a pineapple tennis player practicing its slice, the game is as hilarious as it is novel. And it's a great plug for the fruit sector.
August 08 , 2016

Russia destroys 7,282MT of banned food imports

Rosselkhoznadzor has released figures relating to its sanctioned foodstuff destruction policy for the past 12 months.
August 08 , 2016

Brazil's fruit export deal in numbers

Brazil's lime and orange exports to Europe have shot up this year while apple shipments have plummeted.
August 08 , 2016

Chile ships season's first China-bound avocado exports

Exportadora Santa Cruz is upbeat about the relatively new market, as well as fast-growing destinations like Germany and Argentina.
August 08 , 2016

Olympic village puts Brazil's fruit diversity on display

A cornucopia of fruits and nutrients will be on offer to Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Rio de Janeiro.
August 08 , 2016

U.S.: CDC links Salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts

The CDC reported 30 people have been infected with Salmonella in nine states, with a Colorado operation as a likely source.
August 05 , 2016