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U.S. soft citrus market filling up as SH supplies increase
With rising volumes from Chile, Peru, Uruguay and South Africa, U.S. market prices are expected to decline.
June 26 , 2018
U.S.: Industry associations lash out at Kroger's new payment policy
"Our industry should not and will not stand for attacks like this."
June 25 , 2018
U.S.: Naturipe Farms appoints avocado sales director for West Coast
The appointee, who previously worked for Frieda's, will be responsible for leading the development and management of the Western half of the U.S. and Canada.
June 25 , 2018
AgroFresh and Del Monte team up to expand reach of banana freshness technology
AgroFresh says its RipeLock system can help retailers boost banana sales by keeping the fruit yellow and fresh for longer.
June 25 , 2018
India pushes back tariff implementation date for U.S. apples
The head of importer IG Internationa reportedly believes the 25% duty rise could lead to Washington apple volumes dropping by two-thirds.
June 25 , 2018
'Excitement' for U.S. cherry season after muted start, says Oppy
"In a nutshell, we’ve got larger, firmer and sweeter cherries than we’ve had in the past."
June 25 , 2018
Chilean produce sector set to benefit from possible Brazil FTA
The balance of fruit and vegetable exports is very much in Chile's favor, with the country generally shipping more than US$200 million of produce to Brazil over recent years.
June 25 , 2018
Port of Antwerp to trial blockchain for fruit import certificates
During this pilot project, fruit from New Zealand destined for the European market will be provided with digital phytosanitary certificates that are transferred via the technology.
June 25 , 2018
U.S.: Concord Foods partners with California Avocado Commission
Free guacamole samples will be given out at nearly 200 Walmart stores from June 29-31.
June 22 , 2018
Spain wraps up "difficult" citrus season in China
A combination of strong competition, from both Chinese and Egyptian supplies, and inconsistent fruit quality caused by weather issues led to poor market prices and "greatly tested exporters' psychological tolerance."
June 22 , 2018
