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EU: New trends to further drive avocado growth in 2019, says WAO
The World Avocado Organization expects the category to grow in Europe by 15% annually for the next five years, thanks partly to 'viral veganism' and a new trend for low calorie, dairy-free ice creams.
January 30 , 2019
Chilean fruit reps defend country's food safety credentials in wake of U.S. recall
A joint declaration said the recent recall over Listeria concerns was a "isolated case", highlighting that there was no risk to consumers.
January 30 , 2019
Better quality, promotions boosting Chilean cherry sales in China
Cristian Tagle of the Chilean Cherry Exporters Association says that total exports could end up on similar levels to last year's record-breaking season.
January 30 , 2019
Chile's Copefrut joins Italian fruit consortium Origine Group
Alessandro Zampagna, managing director of Origine Group, said the new Chilean member would help build a 12-month supply of kiwifruit to ship to global markets.
January 30 , 2019
JBT launches labeling system that improves traceability and saves time
PRESS RELEASE LAKELAND, FL — JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), has announced the launch of the FLEX-ID Labeling System, a high-speed, innovative solution for fruit and vegetable packers that boosts efficiency while at the same time enhancing traceability. With pressure on producers to trim costs while at the same time tackling the threat of food-related illnesses, the system […]
January 29 , 2019
Dole completes sale of Nordic salad business
The sale of Saba Fresh Cuts AB was a condition of the European Commission’s approval of the acquisition by Total Produce of a 45% equity stake in Dole in July 2018.
January 29 , 2019
"Significant movement" in U.S.-China talks as two sides prepare to meet
Talks scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Washington D.C. will include a meeting between Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. President Donald Trump.
January 29 , 2019
Peruvian mango exports to drop by more than a third, says industry rep
Juan Carlos Rivera of (APEM) says that there would likely be exports of 131,000 metric tons (MT) compared to 204,000MT last season.
January 29 , 2019
Fruit in Charts: The winners and losers of 2018 (Part 3 of 3)
Check out which commodities fared the best and the worst in 2018, considering growth in both volumes and prices.
January 29 , 2019
U.S.: Chilean stonefruit recalled over Listeria fears
New York-based fruit distributor Jac. Vandenberg has issued a recall of thousands of cartons of Chilean peaches, nectarines and plums, which were distributed in 18 states.
January 28 , 2019
