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U.S. apple exports to top markets tumble in H1

The U.S.'s top two apple markets in 2018 saw reductions of 33% and 67% during the first six months of the year, amid newly imposed tariffs and threats of tariffs.
August 23 , 2019

State of the Market - Week 33, 2019

The U.S. market saw lemon and orange prices remain stable in week 33, while mandarin prices fell. The European avocado market is also reported to be better than last year.
August 23 , 2019

Peru to host the next International Blueberry Organization Summit in 2020

The IBO Summit brings the global blueberry industry together under one roof every 12 to 18 months to address common challenges and identify new opportunities.
August 23 , 2019

Del Monte Pacific restructures U.S. supply chain

Del Monte Pacific plans to move to an "asset-light strategy" and divest production facilities of U.S. subsidiary Del Monte Foods.
August 22 , 2019

Mucci Farms acquires Orangeline Farms

Aside from the Orangeline acquisition, North America-based produce company Mucci also announced "aggressive" expansion plans in Canada and the U.S.
August 21 , 2019

Chilean kiwifruit: First North American promotion leads to strong sales growth

The kiwifruit campaign has included everything from digital coupons and demos to sales and display contests at both regional and nationwide chains.
August 21 , 2019

New U.S.-Mexico tomato trade deal met with mixed reactions

While the FPAA has warned that the new tomato deal will unnecessarily slow border traffic, harming industries, the FTE has said the agreement will protect against dumping.
August 21 , 2019

Bayer sells animal health business for US$7.6B amid mounting Roundup cancer claims

The move comes as Bayer tries to reorganize its business following its acquisition of Monsanto, which faces scores of lawsuits over claims its pesticide Roundup causes cancer.
August 21 , 2019

Wish Farms and Feeding America celebrate successful “Superhero Summer” campaign

PRESS RELEASE Plant City, FL  – International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, is pleased to share the results of their summer partnership campaign with Feeding America®.  “The ‘Superhero Summer’ campaign was a great success on many levels. We reached a nationwide audience of over 1.1 million, with over […]
August 21 , 2019

Mexico and U.S. reach deal to end tomato trade war

Under the deal, which will be in place for five years, the vast majority of Mexican tomato exports will be subject to border inspections.
August 21 , 2019

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