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U.K. appoints food supplies minister amid fears of no-deal Brexit
The U.K. is due to leave the EU in March 2019 but as yet has not struck a deal with the economic bloc on trade after it departs.
September 27 , 2018
U.S. and Japan to begin FTA negotiations
Tokyo is reportedly worried that as part of any bilateral deal Washington might put pressure to open up its politically sensitive farm market.
September 26 , 2018
Brazil exports first-ever mangoes to South Africa
South Africa recently granted market access to Brazil's main production region, which is hoping to mainly export a variety that is falling out of favor in Europe.
September 26 , 2018
VOG strengthens its team in preparation for the new apple season
PRESS RELEASE Italy - The Terlano Consortium management team is once again complete, just in time for the start of the new apple season. In recent months a new marketing manager, a new sales manager and a new Club apple manager have all arrived at VOG. On 16 July Hannes Tauber joined the company as […]
September 26 , 2018
International Asparagus Days conference program finalized
PRESS RELEASE Cesena, Italy – With less than a month before the start of the International Asparagus Days, the three-day event dedicated entirely to asparagus to be held in the renovated pavilions of Cesena Fiera from 16 to 18 October 2018, the organisers have finalised the side events programme. In addition to the exhibition, there will […]
September 26 , 2018
Mango Mania display contest dazzles U.S. grocery stores
PRESS RELEASE Orlando, Fla – The results are in for the National Mango Board’s (NMB) eighth annual Mango Mania Display Contest. Participating retailers –big and small, built beautiful and impressive displays that delighted and educated consumers in grocery stores nationwide. Over $8,000 in incentives were awarded to the winning stores. Every store was a winner […]
September 26 , 2018
Australia: Mango growers get closer to Asia with new Darwin-Hong Kong charter flights
Mango farmers in Australia's Top End have drastically cut their export supply chain into Asia thanks to new direct flights from Darwin to Hong Kong, and speculation is in the air that their peers in Cairns might do the same.
September 26 , 2018
Capespan sells Joy Wing Mau stake for US$82M to focus on primary operations
However, the companies remain partners and joint shareholders in the fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Asia which was established last year.
September 26 , 2018
Berry People launches inaugural Chilean organic blueberry season and Avo People brand avocados
The company is also announcing a full line of branded conventional berries and avocados to complement its core organic offering, as well as the start of its Mexican raspberry season.
September 26 , 2018
Chilean Pink Lady exports surpass projections
While it has been a positive season overall, there have been some challenges including a larger proportion of smaller size fruit.
September 26 , 2018



