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Chilean fruit exports in 2018-19: Some key changes
While the 2018-19 Chilean fruit season showed relatively unchanged total exports, shifts in volumes of certain fruits and to certain markets proved interesting.
October 28 , 2019
Colombian blueberries attract international investors
An industry expert gives insight into how the Colombia could offer an alternative source of blueberries from the region.
October 26 , 2019
Chilean food export groups: "Urgent normalization" from civil unrest needed
A now-suspended rise in Santiago's metro fare sparked nationwide protests since Oct. 18 that have widened to reflect the deep anger that many feel in one of South America's most prosperous but unequal countries.
October 25 , 2019
U.S.: Record West Coast heat could boost production, affect quality
California is bracing for days of hot conditions and dangerous winds, with warnings in much of Northern California as well the Los Angeles area.
October 25 , 2019
Compac and Sienz partner in Australia, NZ
The companies see this partnership as formalizing a pre-existing relationship with the citrus, avocado and tropical fruit industry in Australia.
October 25 , 2019
Brazilian fruit exports grow by 13% through Q3
An industry representative explained that these results are in line with expectations and the upward export trend of Brazilian fruit over recent years.
October 25 , 2019
U.S.: Amazon to overtake Walmart as largest retailer by 2022 - report
Packaged Facts based the prediction on the expectation that Amazon sales will continue to grow at a much faster rate.
October 25 , 2019
State of the Market - Week 42, 2019
Hass avocado markets in Europe, North America and China were generally strong in week 42, with many seeing rising prices.
October 25 , 2019
Researchers develop rapid TR4 detection test
It has never previously been possible to diagnose TR4 this quickly, which marks an "important step" for banana growers.
October 24 , 2019
Ecuadorian mango season to see similar exports despite delays
The Ecuadorian Mango Association said that the industry had so far shipped almost one million boxes fewer than last year due to "prolonged winter rains".
October 24 , 2019
