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U.S. apple shippers aim for greater slice of Chinese market pie
Eight U.S. apple varieties have been singled out for promotional activity in China following a recent market opening.
January 29 , 2015
China to lift quarantine measures for key Chilean avocado regions
Avocados shipped from two key Chilean regions to China will likely not be subjected to cold treatment next season.
January 29 , 2015
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
