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European banana market prices the highest in a decade, says supplier
The shortages were first felt around mid-January and the situation is not expected to return to normal for at least another few weeks.
February 02 , 2018
Spain: 12 convicted of illegally growing patented blueberry varieties
A total of 123,000 plants were discovered with a value of around €1 million.
February 02 , 2018
NZ: Leading avo export group confident about Chinese market prospects
New Zealand’s "scale and seasonality relative to the South American supply nations" will be a key consideration in customer selection, the company said.
February 02 , 2018
Shenzhen leads the way for China's fruit imports
While Shanghai's imports rose substantially, Shenzhen still edged ahead as the country's top supplying port for imported fruit.
February 02 , 2018
China: AQSIQ to strengthen quarantine on Tasmanian fruit imports
Food safety authorities from the Chinese mainland have not taken as drastic approach as officials in Taiwan.
February 01 , 2018
Total Produce enters deal to acquire 45% of Dole Food Company
Subject to anti-trust review, two of the world's largest fruit and vegetable companies are on track to joining forces by mid-2018.
February 01 , 2018
BerryWorld completes European merger
The company believes there is a “significant growth opportunity” in the French berry market for both locally grown and imported fruit.
February 01 , 2018
Hamburg Süd to launch new services between Asia and the Americas
The four new service strings will see the deployment of 39 modern vessels that will call at nearly 30 ports.
February 01 , 2018
U.S.: Florida's Port of Pensacola announces new Mexico service
Calling at two ports in the state of Veracruz will give World Direct Shipping access to the Mexico City market.
February 01 , 2018
Spain sees strong growth in berry plantings
Spain is currently negotiating blueberry access to China and is planning to boost its presence in the Middle East.
February 01 , 2018
