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Zesty outlook for Colombian lime exporter

With year-round production and rapidly growing exports, one major shipper is now hoping to make further inroads into the European market.
June 26 , 2017

Australian banana sector honors former leader

From the Cyclone Yasi recovery to tackling disease threats like banana freckle and TR4, Doug Phillips has been awarded for his outstanding leadership in the sector.
June 26 , 2017

South Africa sends greater share of citrus to Southeast Asia, Russia

The grapefruit industry estimate has also been revised down while Satsuma volume has fallen short of initial forecasts.
June 26 , 2017

Opinion: Learning from the world's leading marketers

Bev Oster looks at how produce marketers can learn from other industries.
June 26 , 2017

U.S.: Sun Pacific grape deal to rise by 50%+ within five years

VP of business development Howard Nager extols the benefits of fixed weight packages, organics and branding that moves beyond "red, green and black" in table grapes.
June 26 , 2017

Potential U.S. pomegranate market access "great news" for Turkey

A Turkish shipper has said exporters must do "the right job" in the U.S. market, while a representative of Ruby Fresh doesn't expect heavy competitive pressure.
June 26 , 2017

U.S.: Frieda's builds excitement for Nicaraguan dragon fruit campaign

The specialty produce importer claims the magenta-fleshed pitahaya has a better flavor than its white-fleshed counterpart, and can now drive sales at a lower retail price point.
June 23 , 2017

Maersk Line spearheads new Indian papaya shipping deal

The company's farm-to-port reefer program is opening up new possibilities for perishable exports from the South Asian country.
June 23 , 2017

U.S.: Citrus greening detected in Alabama for first time

The development comes despite local authorities carrying out biannual surveys to detect the HLB-causing pathogen.
June 23 , 2017

APEAM: U.S. companies pack nearly half of Mexico's avocado exports

Numerous avocado companies have highlighted the role Mexico has played in boosting returns for California growers over the years.
June 23 , 2017

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