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State of the Market - Week 12, 2018
Chilean nectarine and peach exports to Europe are up 20% and 40% respectively so far for the season.
March 28 , 2018
Filter developed to double bananas' 'green life'
The filter is a breathable material that is placed with the bananas before shipment to alter the environment they’re transported in.
March 28 , 2018
South Africa: ARC and Culdevco renew variety marketing agreement
The deal, which will last for a further 10 years, has been described as a "best-practice step to commercialize home-grown" cultivars locally and internationally.
March 28 , 2018
U.S.: APHIS releases PRA for Panamanian mango imports
Panama could join the likes of Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and fellow Central American countries Guatemala and Nicaragua in gaining access to the U.S. mango market.
March 27 , 2018
Peru expects China-bound mandarin exports to rise 15% in 2018
ProCitrus' Sergio Castillo predicts the country's soft citrus production could be on par with South Africa's in a few years' time.
March 27 , 2018
NatureFresh announces Ontario greenhouse expansion project
The company expects its Leamington project to be just as successful as Ohio.
March 27 , 2018
USApple "extremely disappointed" over proposed Chinese import tariffs
"China’s retaliatory response to U.S. tariffs are just the latest chapter in a long and sad story where U.S. apple growers get hurt in a fight we didn’t start and in which we have no interest."
March 27 , 2018
Pineapples are U.K.'s fastest growing fruit, says Tesco
"Pineapples could soon rival the avocado as a once niche fruit suddenly gaining mainstream popularity".
March 27 , 2018
Thailand: Court orders Andy Hall to pay damages to pineapple company Natural Fruit
Human rights activist Andy Hall has been ordered to pay 10 million baht (US$320,000) in damages to Thai pineapple company Natural Fruit Co.
March 27 , 2018
Mr. Avocado JV to build second ripening center in China
The newest facility is slated to open in September 2018, with the intention to further supply Pagoda's 2,800 stores across China.
March 26 , 2018
