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U.S.: HLB reports ongoing Brazilian papaya shortages

Unprecedented drought conditions in the state of Espirito Santo have caused the shortage which is expected to last through July.
May 10 , 2016

BelOrta signals start of red berry campaign

Belgian fruit cooperative BelOrta has launched this season’s red berry campaign with sales kicking off recently and supply expected to last until Christmas.
May 10 , 2016

"Point of difference" marks EU divergence from U.S. blueberry market trend

Fall Creek's Cort Brazelton looks at the changes underway in the EU blueberry market, where varieties and a sense of exclusivity reign supreme.
May 10 , 2016

Canada: More products recalled in CRF Frozen Foods link

Listeria concerns have prompted Horizon Distributors to recall Stahlbush Island Farms brand Cut Green Beans from the marketplace.
May 10 , 2016

NZ growers sign Government Industry Agreement to tackle fruit flies

New Zealand's leading fruit grower groups have signed an operational agreement with the government to reduce the impacts of fruit fly incursions.
May 09 , 2016

IFCO enters Colombian RPC market

Reusable plastic container company IFCO Systems is building on an already strong Latin American presence.
May 09 , 2016

Asian markets warm to Chilean-grown KiwiKiss

Greenvic's Francisco Aleman discusses the growth of a variety likened to Hort16A, and exports to China, South Korea and the U.S.
May 09 , 2016

South Africa: CGA hopes for Philippine citrus market access this year

If progress is made, South Africa will join the likes of China, Argentina, the U.S. and Australia in the market.
May 09 , 2016

Colombia: Cauca group to send first avocados to Europe

With GlobalG.A.P certification now under its belt, CaucaHass S.A.T. will very soon be in a position to ship its fruit to the EU.
May 09 , 2016

USDA proposes market access for Argentine lemons

After a great deal of speculation, U.S. authorities have taken the first steps toward re-opening access for the world's leading lemon-exporting region.
May 06 , 2016