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Taiwan raises WTO complaint against China in fruit dispute
Taiwan raised a trade complaint against China at a World Trade Organization meeting over Beijing's moves to block imports of two types of fruit from the island, its council of agriculture and two other sources said.
November 05 , 2021
Indian grape exports to rise in 2021-22 as production rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
The Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual report for India said that exports are forecast to rise by 5 percent to 280,000 metric tons (MT), assuming stable supply chains and sufficient domestic grape availability for exports until April 2022.
November 05 , 2021
"Investors are recognizing the merits of organic" - leading ag fund
The largest manager focused on converting conventional farmland to organic in the U.S. has announced that one of its funds has surpassed $100 million in equity commitments.
November 04 , 2021
USDA provides export forecasts for Chilean table grapes, pome fruit
It's a mixed picture for Chilean deciduous fruit over the next year, according to the USDA, with some significant changes expected for exports of grapes, apples and pears.
November 04 , 2021
Extraberries strengthens its presence in international markets
Arturo Zuccarelli, Commercial Manager of Extraberries gave the forecast for the Argentine cherry industry in 2021-22 and spoke about the company's plans.
November 04 , 2021
U.S. produce industry gives statement on supply chain disruption to House Agriculture Committee
In addition, the chief of a Georgia-based vertically integrated company testified during the hearing about the challenges specific to the fresh produce industry.
November 04 , 2021
Naturipe’s Berry Parfait an NACS Show favorite
PRESS RELEASE During its debut at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, Naturipe Snacks™ Berry Parfaits were ranked as the #2 Cool New Product (and the #1 ranked food item). This new product was launched over the summer to meet the demand for healthy grab-and-go snacking, making it a perfect fit for the convenience store channel. NACS show attendees in […]
November 03 , 2021
Walmart and other stores received onions linked to salmonella outbreak - FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has released a partial list of retail establishments that may have sold onions from Mexico that have been implicated in an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg. However, the list may not be accurate, according to the agency. “This list represents the best information currently available to the FDA; however, it may not include […]
November 03 , 2021
Del Monte's Q3 profitability hit by higher costs and labor shortages
The company's CEO says: "We continue to operate in one of the most challenging macroeconomic environments in recent history".
November 03 , 2021
Agronometrics in Charts: Blackberry prices soar above previous years
As Mexico takes the lead on blackberry supply to the U.S. market, prices have begun trending upward showing increases year on year.
November 03 , 2021
