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Blackberries in Charts: Strategic growth leads to more stable pricing
Prices typically spike around June and remain high through September, and this June prices have been higher than the last two years on the back of low volumes.
July 03 , 2018
Strong U.S. market conditions for Mexican mangoes, says Crespo
A company representative says both the organic and conventional markets have been higher this year, and also that there has been "extraordinary" demand growth for organic Ataulfos.
July 03 , 2018
BayWa affiliate expands South African avocado business through JV with Afrupro
A new company being created by a Dutch supplier and South African marketing organization will grant low-interest loans to avocado farmers.
July 02 , 2018
Tesco and Carrefour to form "long-term, strategic alliance"
Tesco says the agreement will create "significant opportunities" for suppliers and lead to lower prices.
July 02 , 2018
Australian supermarket chain Coles vows to stop importing lemons
Australia is a net lemon importer, with most coming from the US, and local supplies are typically lowest over December and January.
June 29 , 2018
U.S.: Arctic ApBitz dried apple slices "extremely well received" on Amazon
The product is made from genetically modified non-browning Arctic Golden apples, developed by Canadian biotechnology company Okanagan Specialty Fruits
June 29 , 2018
U.S.: Cooler weather poised to slow down NW cherry production
The low temperatures are expected to bottom out in the Yakima Valley on Monday at around 49ºF.
June 29 , 2018
NZ: Kiwifruit Claim wins negligence case against government
The landmark decision by the High Court has found that the Ministry of Primary Industries was negligent in allowing Psa into the country in 2009, which devastated the kiwifruit industry.
June 28 , 2018
U.S.: CDC declares Romaine-linked E. coli outbreak over
The CDC says laboratory testing identified the outbreak strain of E. coli in canal water samples taken from the Yuma growing region.
June 28 , 2018
U.S.: Kroger to test driverless vehicles for same-day grocery deliveries
The companies say the deal is "game-changing" and will "redefine the grocery customer experience."
June 28 , 2018
