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Aussie litchi industry sets sights firmly on U.S.

The timing of the U.S. market opening is auspicious for Australian litchi growers with a bumper crop running later than usual.
January 28 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 4, 2015

Avocado prices on the U.S. East Coast remained stable despite a higher supply in week 4.
January 28 , 2015

U.S.: West Coast port users express shock at 'unbelievable' congestion

U.S. customs broker J&K Fresh says the U.S. port situation is 'almost worse than if they were striking' due to the uncertainty, while the Global Reefers head says he's never seen anything like this on the West Coast.
January 28 , 2015

Report sheds burning light on northern Chilean drought impact

"We cannot allow agriculture in this region to die," were the words of SAN's María Inés Figari after revealing a recent drought report.
January 28 , 2015

India: Storing an apple a day keeps farmers' debts at bay

A government-backed organization in Himachal Pradesh intends to significantly improve apple storage options in the state.
January 28 , 2015

South African apple export volumes to bounce back

With the South African pome fruit season running two weeks early, the industry anticipates lower pear volumes.
January 28 , 2015

Indonesia joins Asian neighbors in California apple import ban

Citing uncertainty around possible listeria outbreaks due to regional trade, the Indonesian Government has banned certain U.S. apples from the market.
January 27 , 2015

New CEO for Sun World

With a new CEO at the helm, Sun World will progress in its California grape planting program and will be pulling out of some crops.
January 27 , 2015

Exotic expansion plans for Halls' fruit basket

Halls International's Ate Kalsbeek discusses some of the new items lined up after the acquisition of Columbus Exotics.
January 27 , 2015

Cypriot exporter enjoys strong demand for 'Baby Stripe' eggplant

A producer of a mini eggplant says growing interest is 'all a matter of consumers adapting a new mentality'.
January 27 , 2015