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State of the Market - Week 30, 2015
Chilean kiwifruit achieved a good sales pace in China and Mexico during week 30.
July 29 , 2015
Australia: Melbourne Market opening postponed
Australia's vegetable growers raised concerns about moving operations to the new Melbourne Market too soon. It appears their calls have been heeded.
July 29 , 2015
California: Ag Council aims to set record straight on water use
"It shouldn’t be green lawns versus green vegetables," says Agricultural Council of California president Emily Rooney.
July 29 , 2015
Jingold nets soccer star to kick kiwifruit goals in South Korea
One of Korea's leading soccer stars is promoting Chilean-grown kiwifruit marketed under an Italian brand.
July 29 , 2015
Mexican lime growers make the most of South Korean market opening
Some nine months after gaining approval for exports to South Korea, Mexican lime growers have shipped more than 300MT to the country.
July 29 , 2015
U.K.: Tesco worker finds £1M cocaine stash in banana boxes
Thames Valley Police have confirmed Class A drugs were found in a fruit consignment at a supermarket in Wokingham.
July 29 , 2015
Fresh Del Monte exec "not so optimistic" about European banana market
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh says Northern European banana buyers are now showing a preference for second grade fruit, while in Germany prices are 'below cost'.
July 29 , 2015
Exchange rate favors crop conversion and fruit industry investment, says Chilean nursery group
With the Chilean currency now at 665 CLP to the dollar, growers can take care of delayed investments in their own competitiveness, says Jorge Valenzuela.
July 29 , 2015
U.S.: Fresh Del Monte stays the course in Q2
Melon, pineapple and tomato sales were down for Fresh Del Monte in the second quarter, but strong performances in bananas and fresh-cut foods kept results stable.
July 28 , 2015
China: WeChat, Taobao sellers market bogus 'Chilean' cherries online
It's not just fake Taylor Swift merchandise that has appeared on Chinese e-commerce sites lately, with fraudulent 'Chilean' cherries now pitched to consumers as well.
July 28 , 2015
