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U.S.: Fall mango import surge expected
Shipping volumes from Latin America are expected to be almost double year-on-year from October to mid-November.
September 10 , 2018
Q&A: European retailer Delhaize's Junk Fruit campaign
“Are you ready for your new addiction?”
September 10 , 2018
Spain forecasts flat grapefruit production for 2018-19
AILIMPO says it is waiting for the remaining stocks of South African and Mexican fruit to clear from the market.
September 07 , 2018
U.S. Northwest boosts Williams pear forecast amid high packout
However, there is concern that numerous tariffs on U.S. apples could lead to greater competition domestically and abroad.
September 07 , 2018
U.S.: OTA drives move toward voluntary organic check-off
The Organic Trade Association describes the move as an "engaged and bold plan".
September 06 , 2018
U.K. announces new pilot farmworker scheme
The announcement comes as many farmers face severe labor shortages as the country prepares to leave the European Union.
September 06 , 2018
Eco Farms hires new marketing team
PRESS RELEASE Eco Farms, a California-based importer, shipper and grower of citrus and avocados welcomes Emily Noble and Vikki Almond to their Marketing team. Eco Farms is bringing them on board as part of their newest strategic growth plan. These new hires come a time of unprecedented expansion in the demand of avocados; in just […]
September 06 , 2018
Chiquita responds to Colombian paramilitary funding charges against ex-employees
Last week Colombia’s Office of the Attorney General said it was charging 13 former employees with "aggravated conspiracy to commit a crime".
September 06 , 2018
South Africa, Argentina partially suspending EU-bound citrus exports
Spain's AVA-ASAJA says that Argentina has stopped lemon exports to the EU while South Africa will soon suspend shipments of late Valencias.
September 06 , 2018
New bold packaging for Honeybear Brands goes for gold at retail
PRESS RELEASE Elgin, Minn. – Honeybear is going for gold at retail. This week the company that pioneered Honeycrisp unveils colorful, distinctive new retail cartons for all Honeycrisp apples shipping under the Honeybear Brands name. The new packaging will begin arriving this fall at North American retailers and has been designed to provide retailers with […]
September 05 , 2018
