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U.S.: Record value for California table grapes in 2015

California's table grape crop value rose by almost 4% last year to notch a record for the state at US$1.83 billion.
March 17 , 2016

New U.S. food safety rules to require 'preventative controls' from exporters

As if produce didn't have enough acronyms, there is another that fruit traders to the U.S. will have to become familiar with or risk losing business - PCQI.
March 17 , 2016

U.S.: Hass Avocado Board puts retail trends in the spotlight

The HAB's Top 10 Retail Trends report gives insights for the industry and how it can help build the Hass avocado category.
March 17 , 2016

Australian grower group hails govt policy to tackle misuse of power

Australian vegetable and potato grower body Ausveg has welcomed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's decision to amend the Competition and Consumer Act.
March 16 , 2016

NZ: Zespri lifts profit guidance, puts Chinese smuggling case in the past

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has increased its profit forecast for the year by more than NZ$13 million.
March 16 , 2016

India: Heavy rains could hamper mango crop

Rain and hailstorms have dashed optimistic forecasts that were made earlier on for India's mango campaign.
March 16 , 2016

Georges Helfer SA to import first fair trade Ivory Coast mangoes

With certifications in the works in Peru and Brazil, the Swiss importer aims to supply Europe with fair trade Kent mangoes year-round.
March 16 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 10, 2016

Problems with Flame Seedless grapes put pressure on the U.S. market for all red seedless varieties in week 10.
March 16 , 2016

Could the U.S. market open for Peruvian asparagus without fumigation?

The IPEH is hopeful a removal of fumigation will not simply lead to an alternative quarantine treatment measure.
March 16 , 2016

U.S. schools invest US$789 million in local food chains, census shows

The USDA Farm to School Census 2015 highlights advancements in local food sourcing, salad bars and educational gardens.
March 16 , 2016