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Amazon boosts ties with French food retailer Casino
The move could reportedly reignite speculation that the U.S. e-commerce giant is looking to purchase a European retailer, following its acquisition of Whole Foods Market last year.
April 23 , 2019
U.S.: Tomato prices could nearly double in case of Mexico duties, says FPAA
Analysis by Arizona State University found that a 40-85% price rise could be experienced if the U.S. withdraws from the Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico in May.
April 23 , 2019
Kiwifruit in Charts: With stocks at five-year high, how will prices fare for Chile?
Chile is forecasting lower production than last year, but with higher stocks of Italian fruit in the U.S. market at the moment it is likely the market will remain stable with lower year-on-year prices over the coming weeks.
April 23 , 2019
U.S.: California's blueberry crop to be "significantly larger" than last year's, says CBC
The head of the California Blueberry Commission Todd Sanders expects blueberry volumes to be up 30% from last year and 10-15% compared to a typical season in the state.
April 23 , 2019
Drastic evolution of table grape industry to be addressed at Global Grape Summit
Manuel José Alcaíno, president of Chile-based Decofrut, spoke to us about some of the topics he will analyze during his presentation entitled "The Global Table Grape Panorama" at the inaugural event in June.
April 23 , 2019
U.S.: Mission Produce sharpens brand and unveils new identity
California-based avocado company Mission Produce has revealed what it describes as its "elevated identity", termed "the world’s most advanced avocado network".
April 22 , 2019
U.S.: Arizona raises concerns over termination of tomato trade agreement with Mexico
Those who caution authorities to maintain the agreement note how disadvantageous leaving it could be for U.S. and Mexican workers, import businesses, and tomato markets.
April 22 , 2019
Capespan North America approaching citrus transition with "moderate optimism"
Capespan North America's CEO expects citrus volumes from the Southern Hemisphere to be comparable to last year, leading to a "well-supplied market" for the summer season.
April 22 , 2019
Mexican avocado exports to U.S. surge 25% in Cinco de Mayo run-up
Mexico's Association of Producers, Packers and Exporters of Avocado (APEAM) said that 78,000 metric tons (MT) were sent north of the border in weeks 13 and 14, one quarter higher than the 58,730MT sent last year.
April 22 , 2019
Argentina: Table grape exports from key region 'lowest in 12 years'
Increased costs in numerous areas mean that San Juan is now only exporting a fraction of what it used to, with overseas shipments this season down by 18%.
April 22 , 2019
