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Chinese market apple shortage leads to highest prices in a decade

The Chinese apple market is currently said to be severely undersupplied, following widespread frosts last year than cut production volumes by around 30%.
April 26 , 2019

U.S.: California's almond acreage on the rise

With the increased hectarage, the Almond Board of California renews its commitment to producing an economically, environmentally, and socially responsible crop.
April 24 , 2019

U.S.: Amazon, Walmart to pilot online grocery purchases with food stamps

The targets of the pilot program are SNAP recipients who have trouble getting fresh food from brick-and-mortar stores, who account for approximately 20% of beneficiaries.
April 24 , 2019

California Avocado Commission strikes while the iron is hot

PRESS RELEASE IRVINE, Calif.– The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is dipping into its quiver of marketing tools to complement the launch of California avocado season and the start of advertising support. One arrow in the quiver is the use of a variety of influencers who share with their followers the benefits of avocados and Commission […]
April 24 , 2019

Chile scores access to Chinese pear market

Chilean authorities say that this development will accelerate the process of achieving Chinese market access for citrus such as oranges, clementines, mandarins and lemons.
April 24 , 2019

Panalpina expands LatAm perishable export network with CargoMaster acquisition

CargoMaster, with its subsidiary Laseair in Ecuador, is one of Latin America’s largest companies specialized in the air freight export of fruits and flowers to the U.S.
April 24 , 2019

Court affirms Del Monte's US$29M arbitration win against Costa Rican pineapple grower

Inprotsa was found to have breached an agreement with Del Monte International by selling MD-2 pineapples grown with the multinational's seeds after their contract ended.
April 24 , 2019

Chile reports better cherry prices in China despite high-volume crop

The season closed with total exports of 180,342 metric tons (MT), just 4% lower than the record previous season of 187,066MT, which was almost double the 2016-17 campaign.
April 24 , 2019

Belgium: Greenyard Fresh and Carrefour agree to strengthen partnership

Greenyard says the agreement will lead to a significant rise in the volume of fresh fruits and vegetables that it supplies to Carrefour Belgium, financially benefiting all parties in the supply chain.
April 23 , 2019

USDA launches countrywide youth contest to reduce food waste

The competition, open to students aged 11-18, will promote various eco-friendly strategies, including recovering excess food, recycling food scraps, and raising awareness about food waste.
April 23 , 2019

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