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State of the Market - Week 2, 2016

Table grape exports fetched higher prices year-on-year in the U.S. during the second week of 2016.
January 20 , 2016

Russia destroys Polish mushrooms, Turkish tomatoes

Russia's plant health watchdog has seized around 6.4MT of fruits and vegetables since last Wednesday.
January 19 , 2016

Peruvian blueberry exports triple in 2015

After a significant rise last year, Peruvian blueberry exports may more than double to US$200 million in 2016.
January 19 , 2016

U.S. market access would be a breakthrough for Belgian pear sector

"We are convinced that consumers in the U.S are open to the lovely taste of our world-famous Belgian Conference pears," says Philippe Appeltans.
January 19 , 2016

Mexico: Rains put further delays on Colima lime season

Recent rains have affected a Colima lime sector still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Patricia last year.
January 19 , 2016

AeroFarms a finalist in World Economic Forum Ecolab Award

The group building the world's largest vertical farm in New Jersey has been recognized for its leadership role in the circular economy movement.
January 19 , 2016

Canada: OSF seeks U.S. approval for GM Arctic Fuji apple

After gaining approval for a non-browning trait in Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits hopes it can get the green light for Arctic Fujis as well.
January 18 , 2016

More details emerge from Chinese fruit smuggling case

More information has emerged about a fruit smuggling case in China that involved more than 100 police officers in a raid.
January 18 , 2016

EU kiwifruit oversupply leaves sour taste for Chilean returns

New storage technologies and greater competition from Mediterranean growers have made their mark on Chilean kiwifruit exporters.
January 18 , 2016

Fresher Fruit Portal: A new look for a new year

In an act of shameless self-promotion, we'd like to draw your attention to our site's fresh modern look and handy new features.
January 18 , 2016

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