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Argentine apple industry back in the game for Indian market

After a 10-year absence, Argentine apple shippers are once more sending their fruit to India.
April 23 , 2015

Israel: Grants to persuade pepper growers to diversify desert crops

Growers in Israel's Arava region will receive government incentives to convert from peppers to other crops.
April 23 , 2015

U.K. Potato Council leader criticizes Canary Islands rejections

An ongoing row with the Canary Islands has led to a frustrating and costly season for U.K. potato exporters.
April 23 , 2015

U.K.: Yorkshire Fresh Fruits under fire over redundancy package

A U.K. fruit supplier has been forced to shut down its factory after losing a key contract with retailer Asda.
April 23 , 2015

USDA allows Chinese apple imports

Just a few months after Chinese authorities opened market access for all U.S.-grown apple varieties, the USDA has reciprocated.
April 22 , 2015

U.S.: Western Growers enters Silicon Valley alliance

A major U.S. agricultural association believes technology and innovation will be essential to feed a soaring global population.
April 22 , 2015

Greece dominates EU agricultural promotion funding

More than a third of the EC's latest round of agricultural promotion funding will go to the fresh produce sector.
April 22 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 16, 2015

Preference for national apples in the U.S. became apparent as Chilean volumes increased in week 16.
April 22 , 2015

Argentine pomegranate exporter doubles shipments

A few weeks of rainfall at the start of a company's pomegranate harvest did not dampen an 'extremely positive' season.
April 22 , 2015

SanLucar receives €4M loan to develop Tunisian raspberries

A Spanish produce group with a strong focus on German-speaking markets has received a boost to its North African raspberry production.
April 22 , 2015