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Chilean fruit exporters raise concerns about U.S. dollar in decline
With Chile's summer fruit season just starting, the head of ASOEX says exchange rates are just below values that allow for normal profitability.
January 04 , 2018
U.S.: Apple orchard update with Superfresh Growers
In snowy eastern Washington, Dave Gleason and Parker Sherrell discuss the transition from old to new orchards in an ever-changing industry.
January 03 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 52, 2017
An influx of South African fruit, together with less market activity, put seedless grape prices under pressure in Europe during week 52.
January 03 , 2018
State of economic emergency declared for Argentine pome fruit growers
Argentine President Mauricio Macri yesterday decreed a state of economic, productive, financial and social emergency for the apple and pear industry across five provinces.
January 03 , 2018
Spain: Bonafrú de Bonares expansion leads to spike in strawberry volume
Key varieties on the new farm include Rociera from Fresa Nuevo Materiales (FNM) and Fortuna from California's Ekland Marketing Company.
January 03 , 2018
Australia: Queensland fruit fly pressures mount in Sunraysia
The GSPFA says fruit fly numbers in backyard gardens exploded in December due to rain across the region.
January 02 , 2018
Cold front hits Mexico
More than half of Mexico's 31 states are starting 2018 with frosts or rain as a cold front sweeps its way across a wide territory.
January 02 , 2018
U.S.: Verdant Partners, Golden Sun Marketing deepen ties in M&A support
The announcement builds on two successful transactions in the citrus sector last year.
January 02 , 2018
U.S.: NMB welcomes newly appointed board members
"The success the mango industry is experiencing is a direct result of the leadership generated from this board as a whole," says NMB executive director Manuel Michel.
January 02 , 2018
U.K.: Tesco brings fruit to the fore in new year health drive
Retailer Co-op has also signed up for Public Health England's Change4Life campaign.
January 02 , 2018
