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Peru expects sharp uptick in banana exports during 2018
The increase is attributed to the industry's ongoing recovery from the devastating floods in 2016-17.
February 05 , 2018
ATGA CEO expects "very good year" for Aussie table grapes
Hot weather has brought about early ripening for Crimson Seedless, and in general growers are seeing very high sugar levels in the bunches.
February 05 , 2018
The Packaging Pitch: Are online produce sales good or bad for your brand?
After years of branding development within the fresh produce category, the industry faces another wave of commoditization if current online sales practices continue (unless you're in China).
February 05 , 2018
South Africa: CGA lists key issues for citrus sector in 2018
Justin Chadwick expects Western and Eastern Cape citrus exports to be impacted by the drought this year, but on a positive note he said there should be progress in market access initiatives.
February 05 , 2018
NZ ag industry to aid smallholder Indian farmers in new partnership
The World Bank-funded three-year project aims to improve production of a northern province's key fruit crops, including apples, summerfruit, and tropical fruits.
February 05 , 2018
Kenya lifts Fuerte avocado export ban
"The temporary ban was a wake-up call for the exporters," says Selina Wamucii CEO John Oroko.
February 02 , 2018
European banana market prices the highest in a decade, says supplier
The shortages were first felt around mid-January and the situation is not expected to return to normal for at least another few weeks.
February 02 , 2018
Spain: 12 convicted of illegally growing patented blueberry varieties
A total of 123,000 plants were discovered with a value of around €1 million.
February 02 , 2018
NZ: Leading avo export group confident about Chinese market prospects
New Zealand’s "scale and seasonality relative to the South American supply nations" will be a key consideration in customer selection, the company said.
February 02 , 2018
Shenzhen leads the way for China's fruit imports
While Shanghai's imports rose substantially, Shenzhen still edged ahead as the country's top supplying port for imported fruit.
February 02 , 2018
