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U.S.: Case count rises in Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon
So far almost half of the affected people have been hospitalized, and no deaths linked to the outbreak have been recorded.
June 20 , 2018
Google to invest US$550M in Chinese e-commerce giant JD
The deal could help China's second-biggest e-commerce company boost its presence in the U.S. and Europe, while Google could bolster its retail ambitions in China.
June 19 , 2018
Blueberries in Charts: Finding opportunities in the gaps
The choppiness of the U.S. market prices and volumes are reflective of the intense seasonality that marks the industry, leaving two distinctive commercial windows with high pricing right around April and October.
June 19 , 2018
'Prepare now' for U.K. access challenges, warns Fresh Produce Consortium's Nigel Jenney
Whether it’s Brexit or plant health regulations, change is coming to the U.K. market, meaning global fresh produce operators cannot ignore the trading challenges ahead.
June 19 , 2018
EC decision on Total Produce-Dole deal expected by mid-July
Total Produce's chief executive had voiced fears the EU competition watchdog could delay the US$300 million deal's consummation until the end of the year.
June 19 , 2018
U.S. Hass retail sales hit record in Q1
Avocado retail sales for the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day reached four-year highs.
June 19 , 2018
Which U.S. ag products could China soon hit with a 25% tariff?
China has included an extensive selection of U.S. agricultural products on its draft list of over 500 exports - including some which the U.S. doesn't export to China.
June 19 , 2018
U.S.: Del Monte recalls vegetable trays amid Cyclospora outbreak
The recalled products were distributed to several retailers across six states.
June 18 , 2018
Argentine pome fruit exports recover from downward trend
Argentine apple and pear exports from January through April managed to notch a year-on-year increase, bucking a downward trend that both had been on for four years.
June 18 , 2018
Chinese market remains 'unattractive' for Mexican blueberries
A representative says volumes are unlikely to reach significant volumes while the country is not on an even footing with the likes of Chile and Peru.
June 18 , 2018
