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In southern China, the Qinzhou port has become a hub for the Asian tropical fruit trade, connecting the region with distributors in Indonesia, Vietnam and other major producers. As part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the country’s enormous global infrastructure strategy, the Chinese government has invested in cold storage and express processing lines specifically […]

Global fresh fruit exporters have their sights set on India. We round up the month's top headlines about the India fruit trade.

The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board of directors has approved a payment of approximately $122.8 million in excess insurance funds to Farm Credit System banks.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that bans cities and counties from passing their own heat protections for outdoor workers.

They held discussions around issues of impact on Canada and USA agriculture trade in addition to key files for the fresh fruits and vegetable sector.

Peru's SENASA said the entry of Oriental fruit moth would cause significant economic losses for producers of these fruits.

In March, Brazil's avocado export campaign picked up pace with substantial volume destined for Europe, in particular the Netherlands.

The USDA NASS April citrus forecast shows a hit to overall U.S. citrus production, resulting largely from a dip in Florida's Valencia crop.

In total, this week volume is about 8% lower than what was shipped the previous week.

A March 21 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report is making waves in Connecticut, where authorities will probe alleged grocer price gouging that contributed to historic inflation and higher profits.