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Australia: Conditions set scene for 'bumper' avocado crop
After prices reached "unheard of levels" earlier this year in Australia, avocado consumers will be able breathe a sigh of relief as the peak season gets closer.
March 22 , 2016
USHBC to fund US$1M+ in blueberry health studies in 2016
The USHBC has been no stranger to health research funding in recent years and 2016 will be no exception.
March 22 , 2016
Mexico to encourage citrus exports with new irradiation plant
The project is expected to raise shipments by helping growers meet phytosanitary requirements in overseas markets.
March 22 , 2016
Peru anticipates mandarin export protocol with Japan
If Japanese mandarin market access is gained, Peru's table grapes and blueberries will be next in line.
March 22 , 2016
New route cuts 10 days from Chile-India shipping
"Now we can do a lot more Chilean kiwifruit, more Chilean grapes and more Chilean stonefruit," says IG International's Tarun Arora.
March 22 , 2016
U.S. and Cuba reach agricultural agreement breakthrough
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced several measures aimed at fostering "further collaboration between the U.S. and Cuban agriculture sectors".
March 21 , 2016
IFCO aims to have 'wood grain' RPCs in every U.S. Walmart produce section
A produce sector display revamp is afoot with the leading retailer in the USA.
March 21 , 2016
China: More Chilean cherry marketing needed for 2016-17 deal, says GWM
Chilean cherry growers obtained good returns with a shorter crop this recent season, but next year volumes could surge and they'll have to hit the market for an earlier Chinese New Year.
March 21 , 2016
NZ: Zespri to release more SunGold kiwifruit licenses
Depending on market performance, the kiwifruit marketer could release up to 1,600ha in licenses until 2019.
March 21 , 2016
Brazil's economic crisis hits fruit trade as imports tumble
The political climate in Brazil has been likened to a "House of Cards", and the economy is not looking too much better.
March 21 , 2016
