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Faster agricultural productivity growth is 'critical', says report
China and South Asia report strong productivity growth, but North America, Latin America and Europe are slowing, the report found.
October 22 , 2019
U.K.: Millions of apples left to rot amid worsening labor crisis
Millions of apples have been left to rot in UK orchards as Brexit uncertainty worsens a labor shortfall, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned.
October 22 , 2019
Moroccan citrus production cut in half this season
An industry representative said the drop from around 2 million metric tons (MT) was due to the trees being "exhausted".
October 22 , 2019
Chilean port workers in nationwide strike amid social unrest
The unrest, which was sparked a few days ago by a now-suspended rise in pubic transport prices, has expanded to reflect deep anger over increasing living costs and inequality.
October 21 , 2019
China can become largest avocado market if industry gets it right - Mr. Avocado
Representatives of the companies that form the joint venture Mr. Avocado - Mission Produce, Lantao and Pagoda - spoke on the development taking place in the rapidly growing market and the key areas that need to be worked on.
October 21 , 2019
Peruvian mango exports to rise 20%
The Peruvian mango deal has just begun and exports expected to rise by 20% from last season, according to an industry representative who gave us a season outlook.
October 21 , 2019
Blockchain incorporated into Argentine citrus exports to secure traceability
The Argentine Citrus Federation incorporates blockchain into its citrus export tracing process. Industry representatives speak about potential benefits.
October 21 , 2019
U.S.: Table grape inventories down by a quarter on last year
The volume of U.S. table grapes in storage has increased slightly from the last report two weeks ago, but is well below last year's level.
October 18 , 2019
South Africa forecasts positive season for table grape volumes
Table grape production in South Africa is anticipated to follow normal trends as they remain consistent with previous numbers.
October 18 , 2019
U.S.: Albertsons shows new sales momentum in Q2
As Albertsons and its new CEO finalize a strategy, it appears there’s new operating and financial momentum to the business.
October 18 , 2019
