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Chilean cherry exports forecast to soar by a third
The Chilean cherry industry is forecasting gigantic growth of 36 percent for the 2020-21 season, which would bring an already well-established sector's exports to around 310,000 metric tons (MT).
November 09 , 2020
Tanimura & Antle recalls romaine over possible E. coli contamination
The news comes days after the FDA announced that there were two active E. coli outbreaks in the U.S. with genetic links to past romaine events.
November 09 , 2020
Shippers hit by double whammy of record rates and surcharges
The strategy of carriers is to get as many boxes back to Asia in the shortest possible time to take advantage of exceptionally strong demand and record high rates, and to do so it is hitting shippers with extra costs.
November 09 , 2020
Chilean table grapes expected to buck the trend and see growth this season
Chilean table grape volumes are expected to grow by around 10 to 15 percent this coming season which is set to get underway in December in the north of the country.
November 09 , 2020
Citrus imports to U.S. spiked in Q3, as avocados saw big decline
Total imports of fresh citrus between June and September this year rose by 20 percent year-on-year to $682 million, figures from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service show.
November 09 , 2020
Eta brings devastation to Central America
Rain-heavy remnants of Hurricane Eta have flooded homes from Panama to Guatemala, as the death toll across Central America rose to at least 57 people and aid groups warned flooding and mudslides were creating a slow-moving humanitarian disaster.
November 06 , 2020
CDC says salmonella outbreak linked to wood ear mushrooms is over
In total there were 55 reported illnesses across 11 states, with more than half of the cases in California. There were also six hospitalizations.
November 05 , 2020
U.K. and Kenya agree on post-Brexit trade deal
The deal ensures that friction-free trade can continue between the two countries. Kenya is a major supplier of fruits like avocados, mangoes and passionfruit, as well as vegetables including snow peas, sugar snaps and herbs.
November 05 , 2020
Soft citrus a bright spot in Northern Hemisphere citrus production forecast
A small drop in total citrus production for the 2020-21 season was driven by declines in countries including the U.S. and Egypt and partially offset
November 05 , 2020
Industry groups welcome H-2A wage changes
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association and the National Council of Agricultural Employers both welcomed the recently announced overhaul of the program.
November 05 , 2020
