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State of the Market - Week 15, 2016
Apple markets were slow in Europe and Asia for imported Southern Hemisphere supply during week 15.
April 20 , 2016
Chile: Intense rains cut grape season short, says Fedefruta
Fedefruta says the weather event affected harvests of late table grapes and apples, and will mean more treatment is needed for kiwifruit.
April 19 , 2016
NZ govt teams up with Alibaba to boost Chinese trade
The deal means New Zealand has joined the likes of other Southern Hemisphere agricultural nations like Australia, Chile and Peru.
April 19 , 2016
Indonesian trade group calls for more 'country of recognition' applications
Aseibssindo says the recent breakthrough with South Africa will bring savings of up to US$2,000 per container of fruit.
April 19 , 2016
Electrically charged solution increases produce shelf life
"Such small things can actually make a huge difference in the whole food supply chain," says a British researcher.
April 19 , 2016
India: IG International goes crazy for kiwifruit with new website launch
Indian fresh fruit importer IG International has launched a new website to bolster its kiwifruit strategy.
April 19 , 2016
Chile: ASOEX evaluates rain damages
Table grape producers were able to prepare in advance for the weather event, which has likely most affected the O'Higgins region.
April 18 , 2016
South Africa grants protection for Tango mandarin variety
After notching progress in an Australian case, the proponents of the seedless Tango mandarin have scored a decisive victory in South Africa.
April 18 , 2016
EU withdrawal scheme a double-edged sword for Polish apple growers
With a variety undesired by many overseas markets and local consumers getting it for free, Poland's apple sector crisis is deepening.
April 18 , 2016
U.S.: APHIS buys time on European pome fruit import decision
U.S. authorities are extending the comment period for a proposed rule to import European apple and pear imports.
April 18 , 2016
