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U.K. fruit imports held steady in 2017
Avocados and oranges were star performers in the market, while strong growth was seen for suppliers such as South Africa, Costa Rica and Peru.
February 20 , 2018
Mexican authorities discover huge cocaine haul in avocado shipment
Most reported detections of cocaine being smuggled in fruit consignments usually involve the drug being hidden in banana or pineapple shipments.
February 20 , 2018
Former Cyclone Gita to hit NZ
The storm is expected to hit the north of the South Island and the south of the North Island on Tuesday.
February 19 , 2018
South Africa: Oriental fruit flies detected in Western Cape
This is the first time that the pest has had to be eradicated in the Western Cape, but a Hortgro representative says control efforts in other regions have been successful.
February 19 , 2018
U.S.: Del Rey California avocado packaging to include ‘Heart-Check' logo
Del Rey is the first company in the industry to display the logo on its packaging.
February 19 , 2018
Exchange rate challenge hits Italian grape exporter in the U.K. market
"We can't resist for another season. People in the U.K. need to understand that Europe is full of retailers," says Domenico Liturri of specialty grape company Agricoper.
February 19 , 2018
World Avocado Organization celebrates "huge success" for pan-European campaign
The WAO last year created the first global generic brand for an agricultural product, when European avocado sales rose by 16%.
February 19 , 2018
Value of Canada's avocado, cherry imports soars in 2017
The sharp rise in the value of avocado imports, however, came alongside a very modest increase in volume.
February 19 , 2018
BerryWorld Australia sees opportunity to "shake up" raspberry category
"This landscape presents us with a chance to change the consumer's perception that Australian raspberries lack flavour and are too expensive," says Gavin Scurr.
February 16 , 2018
India: Mahindra signs MoU to support farmers with key information
A Mahindra executive says India is "undergoing an exciting phase of reinventing itself in the agri space"
February 16 , 2018
