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Poland eyes Iranian fruit imports after sanctions are lifted
Until now Iran has been unable to make the most of its high rankings in the world's production of stone fruit, pome fruit, melons, citrus and nuts.
January 21 , 2016
SanLucar to show its strides in social responsibility at Fruit Logistica
Spanish produce group SanLucar has spent €7 million on social and environmental projects around the world in recent years.
January 21 , 2016
NZ to pick up U.S.-bound apple exports
Despite some orchard damages in Nelson, Pipfruit NZ CEO Alan Pollard expects apple volumes will be similar in 2016 with more fruit going to the U.S. and China.
January 21 , 2016
Slovenian supermarket refutes Israeli produce boycott claims
Media reports claim Israeli avocados, grapefruit and dates have been taken off the shelves at Slovenia's largest supermarket chain.
January 21 , 2016
Peruvian 'Sun mango' proves an unexpected hit in Chinese second tier cities
The Peruvian Embassy in China recently co-hosted a tasting event for the country's mangoes.
January 21 , 2016
Mixed volume outlook for South African pome fruit
The South African Apple & Pear Producers' Association expects a challenging season with the effects of heat waves and drought, but new orchards coming on-line could spark slightly higher volumes.
January 20 , 2016
Australia: Avocados may hit AUD$100 per tray
Demand for avocados has soared in Australia, where the effects of El Niño may limit production growth in 2016.
January 20 , 2016
U.S.: Beaumont Products launches organic veggie wash
The leading seller of produce wash in the U.S. now has an organically-certified product, in a bid to keep up with consumer concerns about chemical cleaners.
January 20 , 2016
U.S. access for Jalisco avocados "a matter of weeks", claims state minister
Jalisco currently has 8,600 export-certified hectares of the crop; a figure that is expected to grow once U.S. market access is gained.
January 20 , 2016
Industry players form Guatemalan Produce Trade Association
A new group has been formed to work as a "united front" to enhance the marketing and trading of Guatemalan fruits and vegetables in the U.S.
January 20 , 2016
