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State of the Market - Week 44, 2017
The U.S. blueberry market began to stabilize in week 44, with Peruvian and Argentine fruit seeing price increases.
November 08 , 2017
First Australian blueberries hit Indian market
The fruit is now on the shelves of Kovai Pazhamudir Nilayam (KPN) Group stores.
November 07 , 2017
NZ: Serious Fraud Office closes investigation into Zespri
After a four-year investigation the SFO has cleared Zespri but the case has served as a warning for exporters to approach dual invoicing with "extreme caution".
November 07 , 2017
Armed men burn facilities at Dole Philippines banana farm, report says
The company is still reportedly validating and assessing the exact amount of damaged facilities, according to local media.
November 07 , 2017
SanLucar launches new EU citrus campaign with Paddington Bear
The furry lover of marmalade will decorate the packaging of SanLucar lemons, oranges and clementines.
November 07 , 2017
Argentina notches record sea-freight blueberry export volume
Shifting part of the country's volume to sea-freight has helped cut costs in an increasingly competitive blueberry market.
November 07 , 2017
University of Cambridge-MSL project sees first U.K.-grown black truffle
The results of a trial program in Wales suggest truffle cultivation may be possible in many parts of the U.K.
November 07 , 2017
U.K.: Greenhouse project ramps up winter tomato production
The sixth Thanet Earth greenhouse is operational as part of a venture to improve Britain’s self-sufficiency by boosting home-grown crops.
November 06 , 2017
EU demand for exotics increases up to five-fold in Christmas run-up, says Special Fruit
An executive from the supplier has also noted an evolution in specialty exotic production regions around the world.
November 06 , 2017
Chilean cherry deal delayed by up to 10 days, says industry rep
However, he said that the cool weather meant better fruit quality was expected than last year when high temperatures were seen in the spring.
November 06 , 2017
