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NZ: 'No evidence of breeding population', says Fruit Fly Council
Numerous detections of both Queensland and facialis fruit flies have been made in the country over recent weeks.
March 05 , 2019
Trump moves to scrap trade privilege for India
The U.S. president says he plans to end preferential trade treatment for India that allows duty-free entry for up to US$5.6 billion worth of its exports to the country.
March 05 , 2019
Sun World unveils “Make It A Grape Two Weeks” retail promotion
PRESS RELEASE BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. - Sun World International, LLC announced today that they will launch an in-store and online promotion opportunity called “Make It A Grape Two Weeks” during peak grape season in the U.S. The two-week campaign aims to support retailers in driving sales of Sun World’s proprietary grapes including ADORA SEEDLESS®, AUTUMNCRISP®, MIDNIGHT BEAUTY®, […]
March 05 , 2019
Australia scores improved citrus, carrot access to Indonesia with signed FTA
Tariffs will be reduced for various agricultural products including mandarins, oranges, lemons, carrots and potatoes.
March 05 , 2019
U.S. and China near deal that could end U.S. tariffs
The deal would reportedly be subject to Beijing following through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to buying a significant amount of American products.
March 05 , 2019
Avocados "increasingly favored" in India, says IG International
The company plans to import 1000 metric tons (MT) of the fruit, which will be distributed across major urban areas with the price tag of 750 rupees (US$10.60) per kilogram.
March 04 , 2019
Peru expecting 8% uptick in citrus exports
The Satsuma harvests have already begun and the first exports are now getting underway, amid expectations of continued growth of citrus volumes to the Chinese market.
March 04 , 2019
South Africa anticipating improved EU avocado market conditions
Derek Donkin of Subtrop explains why the country is expecting volumes to be 30% lower than last season, and also spoke about new markets on the horizon and the strong domestic industry development taking place.
March 04 , 2019
China: Dongfang sees lower profit in 2018 but record revenues
The chief of China's largest citrus grower said 2018 saw a "solid result", and the company expects a further increase in revenue in 2019.
March 01 , 2019
U.S.: Heavy flooding in Northern California vineyards
Heavy rain in the wine growing regions of Northern California over recent days has caused massive flooding, with up to 10 inches falling over a 48-hour period.
March 01 , 2019
