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Chile: Medfly contingency plan underway in Valparaiso
Just months after the country was declared fruit fly-free once more, three specimens of the pest have been found in Chile.
March 22 , 2016
Brussels' main wholesale market closed down in wake of terror attacks
The Mabru wholesale market in Brussels closed earlier today in the wake of the terror attacks on the Belgian capital's airport and metro systems.
March 22 , 2016
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
