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Fresh Chilean cranberries gain access to U.S. market

APHIS says all the comments it received regarding Chile's potential access to the market had supported the importation.
September 10 , 2015

Colombian golden berry grower to rapidly expand production

A Colombian exporter says the first cold treatment-free cape gooseberries shipped to the U.S. have been a 'big success', and expects a big future in the North American market.
September 10 , 2015

Chilean mango imports rise six-fold since 2009

Mango-producing countries like Peru and Ecuador may be looking afar for commercial opportunities, but they have a rapidly growing market right on their door step.
September 10 , 2015

U.K.: Giant tomato competition calls in DNA experts to deter cheats

The director of a London flower show says while giant fruit growing is great fun, it also has 'a serious side'.
September 10 , 2015

Australia: Aldi sees double-digit vegetable sales growth

Estimates suggest the German-headquartered retail chain has captured around 11% of Australia’s east coast supermarket business.
September 10 , 2015

Pipfruit NZ forecasts successive apple export records

With New Zealand's apple exports already having set a record this season, Pipfruit NZ says 'significant and sustainable' growth can be expected in the future.
September 10 , 2015

U.S.: Lower volumes hit Limoneira profits in Q3

As well as revealing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter, Limoneira has announced a joint venture project with a real estate developer from which it expects to receive a total net cast flow of about US$100 million.
September 09 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 36, 2015

A large supply of Peruivan and Kenyan avocados in the European market pushed prices down in week 36.
September 09 , 2015

British berries enjoy juiciest season yet

The U.K.'s strawberry industry continues to set new sales records, while the raspberry sector has seen a 50% rise in production since 2010.
September 09 , 2015

APM Terminals expands portfolio with major acquisition

ATP has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in a company that has terminals in Turkey, Mexico, Spain and the Canary Islands.
September 09 , 2015