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Sluggish start for U.S. apple campaign

A graphic released by Stemilt shows SweeTango apple sales during September were significantly higher year-on-year.
November 23 , 2015

China: Shenzhen Yuanxing to grow direct Chilean fruit import program

With support from Miko Asia, a Chinese fruit company plans to build a long-term business with Chilean crops.
November 23 , 2015

Ecuadorian banana body to negotiate higher minimum price

Ecuador's FENAPROPE hopes to raise the minimum per box price for the 2016 banana season by 23%.
November 23 , 2015

Poland: Consorfrut Polska boosts Latam fruit import focus

A Spanish-owned entity is increasing import volumes of Chilean plums, Peruvian pomegranates and Costa Rican watermelons, just to name a few.
November 23 , 2015

Colombia: Port of Barranquilla opens first cold storage facility

A US$6.5 million investment in a northern Colombian port is expected to be of great benefit to produce exporters.
November 20 , 2015

Peru: AGAP head says future export prospects are strong

Peru's AGAP says agricultural development has helped reduce poverty over the last decade.
November 20 , 2015

Colombia makes push for Chinese market entry

Hass avocados and onions are on a list of Colombian agricultural products submitted to China's AQSIQ for market access negotiations.
November 20 , 2015

Australia: Frozen berry sales slowly recovering, says Patties Foods

Frozen berry sales are improving every week for an Australian group that recalled product amid a food safety scare earlier this year.
November 20 , 2015

U.S.: 'Critical time' for California melon industry

A symposium soon to be held by the California Melon Research Board will address key industry issues including the ongoing drought.
November 20 , 2015

Medfly found in Chilean capital

Chilean authorities are fumigating an area of Santiago this week in a bid to eradicate a destructive pest.
November 20 , 2015