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Decofrut forecasts 17% fall in Chilean cherry exports
A Chilean consultancy has provided a variety-by-variety glimpse of cherry damages in the wake of weekend rains.
December 03 , 2014
Honduran banana growers say more support from Chiquita is needed
Honduran producers selling their bananas to a Chiquita subsidiary say they need to be compensated for crop loss.
December 03 , 2014
U.S.: Sweet potato exports spike over five-year period
The U.S. sweet potato export sector is now worth US$95 million, with EU-bound shipments up 17% this year.
December 03 , 2014
Del Monte Pacific inks frozen produce deal with European firms
Spain's Nice Fruit has signed a joint venture to run a frozen fruit facility in the Philippines.
December 02 , 2014
Chilean cherry crop falls 15% after heavy rainfall
Up to 40% of cherries in a key Chilean growing region are no longer eligible for export following rainfall on Saturday.
December 01 , 2014
Security officer injured in attack on Philippine banana executives
A recent armed attack in the Philippines targeted Del Monte executives.
November 28 , 2014
Argentine pome fruit exporters hold 'high expectations' for India
Two Argentine apple shippers are delighted at the new Indian market access, with both saying they were surprised at the news and that a strong future is in store.
November 28 , 2014
U.S.: Fair trade demand 'tremendous' as awareness grows
A fair trader from Interrupcion says the recent U.S. focus on immigration and farmworkers' rights is here to stay.
November 27 , 2014
Mission Produce teams up with Lantao for Chinese avocado sales
Mission Produce has raised its avocado sales in China by 15% since a partnership was reached with Lantao.
November 27 , 2014
Australia-China FTA "music to our ears", says Joyvio
A Chinese agribusiness hopes the Australian FTA will also lead to simplified quarantine protocols for fruit imports, and has also signaled plans to include South African sourcing.
November 25 , 2014
