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Uber teams up with Xianfeng for Chinese fruit discount service

While Uber has been banned in many countries, the app is growing rapidly in China where it is also involved with fresh produce in one city.
February 19 , 2015

Imported fruit losing exotic appeal in China, says trader

China's efforts to halt corruption have affected gift giving, and therefore the sales of imported Australian premium fruits.
February 19 , 2015

NZ: Queensland fruit fly detected in Auckland

HortNZ has called for tougher biosecurity measures after the fourth fruit fly detection in three years.
February 19 , 2015

Mexico: Social responsibility alliance to 'expand' into retail, foodservice

Although no U.S. retailers have yet been invited to join a newly formed social responsibility alliance in Mexico, Wal-mart has pledged its support and has made several key changes since a damning LA Times investigation.
February 19 , 2015

Irish port boss: We want to be bigger, better, faster, stronger

Operators plan to turn the Irish port of Foynes into a key international shipping hub.
February 19 , 2015

Raspberries may be culprit in Australian Hep A outbreak

The Australian distributor that recalled frozen berry products is concentrating on raspberries from a specific source in China as a possible cause of the recent Hepatitis A outbreak.
February 18 , 2015

USDA considers allowing avocado imports from second Mexican state

Mexico's second-largest avocado production state could soon be allowed to ship the Hass variety to the U.S.
February 18 , 2015

U.S.: Perez port meetings 'positive and productive'

The U.S. Department of Labor says Secretary Perez yesterday told both parties in the West Coast port conflict an immediate agreement was 'imperative'.
February 18 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 7, 2015

A low blueberry supply and stable demand allowed for price rises in the U.S. in week 7.
February 18 , 2015

First Aussie mango shipment to the U.S. 'sold out quickly'

An Australian mango exporter says it is beginning a three-year export program to the U.S.
February 18 , 2015