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China: dismaying imported fruit numbers for Mid-Autumn festival

Australian citrus is one of many imported fruits that have suffered from flat sales in China recently.
September 01 , 2014

Thailand: 300,000 sign petitions to drop charges against Andy Hall

The number of petitioners in support of Andy Hall continues to rise, joining the likes of United Nordic, leading U.K. retailers and Fyffes.
August 31 , 2014

Open letter: global solidarity campaign is independent of me

The Thai pineapple industry responded to an international support effort by telling Andy Hall to behave himself. The Briton's response? "This campaign was not instigated by me."
August 29 , 2014

Indian govt loosens reins on minimum onion export prices

New rules mean it will now be much easier for Indian onion growers to sell their produce outside the country.
August 29 , 2014

U.S. may allow South African citrus from black spot-infested areas

U.S. authorities claim South Africa should be treated the same way as Florida when it comes to citrus black spot.
August 29 , 2014

Colombia will be 'a very important player' in avocado trade, says Westfalia rep

A Westfalia Colombia rep says the industry could double in the next decade and take on Chile and Peru in the U.S.
August 29 , 2014

U.S. could open doors to Chinese citrus

Hot on the heels of apples, Chinese citrus is now on track to gaining U.S. market entry after a recent proposed rule from APHIS.
August 29 , 2014

Decoding China's "banana-mania" in 2014

Xia Zuxiang explains how Ecuadorian bananas have edged ahead of local and Philippine competition in China.
August 29 , 2014

U.S.: Sun Pacific 'affected dramatically' by the drought

'Water prices are way up, water availability is way down, and it’s scary', says a Californian citrus grower.
August 29 , 2014

Carrefour targeted in Spanish grower protest

Spanish growers have accused retailers of taking advantage of the Russian ban with extremely low prices.
August 28 , 2014

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