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China: AQSIQ to strengthen quarantine on Tasmanian fruit imports
Food safety authorities from the Chinese mainland have not taken as drastic approach as officials in Taiwan.
February 01 , 2018
Total Produce enters deal to acquire 45% of Dole Food Company
Subject to anti-trust review, two of the world's largest fruit and vegetable companies are on track to joining forces by mid-2018.
February 01 , 2018
BerryWorld completes European merger
The company believes there is a “significant growth opportunity” in the French berry market for both locally grown and imported fruit.
February 01 , 2018
Hamburg Süd to launch new services between Asia and the Americas
The four new service strings will see the deployment of 39 modern vessels that will call at nearly 30 ports.
February 01 , 2018
U.S.: Florida's Port of Pensacola announces new Mexico service
Calling at two ports in the state of Veracruz will give World Direct Shipping access to the Mexico City market.
February 01 , 2018
Spain sees strong growth in berry plantings
Spain is currently negotiating blueberry access to China and is planning to boost its presence in the Middle East.
February 01 , 2018
U.S.: Crunch Pak introduces new snacking item for kids
The product features Cheddar cheese pieces, pretzels and apple 'stix' and is the second organic Crunch Pak item now carried by Costco.
February 01 , 2018
U.S.: Zespri SunGold drove yellow kiwifruit category growth in 2017
The New Zealand company has plans to target 50% growth for the coming year and extend the season through Zespri-grown Italian fruit during the Northern Hemisphere winter months.
February 01 , 2018
Aussie avo shortage to ease, but what's in store for the coming years?
It's been facetiously referred to as the 'Great Avocado Depression of 2018', but the current situation may offer a window into a future when Chinese and Indian consumers want their slice of the avo action.
February 01 , 2018
New Zealand expects lift in pome fruit exports during 2018
Growing conditions in the country are said to have been exceptional this season.
February 01 , 2018
