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APEAM "confident" fuel issues won't affect Mexican avocado exports
As Mexican avocado exporters break a record in the second week of the crucial run-up to the U.S. Super Bowl, an industry body has sought to allay fears that fuel availability issues could impact on shipments.
January 16 , 2019
Chinese '7 Bu Gou' kiwifruit enters Canada
Around eight tons of the premium variety arrived into Vancouver in late December.
January 16 , 2019
Avocado-related injuries increasing in NZ
A rising number of people are also being treated for 'avocado hand' in the U.K., where a leading surgeon last year called for warning labels on the fruit.
January 16 , 2019
U.S.: "Extreme amount" of rain to soak California
Two important lemon- and avocado-growing regions are set to receive the greatest amount of rainfall.
January 15 , 2019
U.S.: Limoneira posts record revenues for 2018
CEO Harold Edward says he expects strong lemon pricing to continue throughout fiscal 2019, along with increased production across the business.
January 15 , 2019
Costa Rica: Pineapple plantations see rapid growth
The area covered by pineapple plantations was found to have increased by 16% from 2016 to 2017.
January 15 , 2019
China: Dongfang announces record citrus harvest
The major citrus producer is expecting a sharp uptick on its 2018 Navel orange volumes, and a minor rise for tangerines.
January 15 , 2019
Chile: Weekly cherry export volumes likely to see sharp drop
Manuel Alcaíno of Decofrut also expected that the Chinese market would react positively to a new varietal mix new now arriving.
January 15 , 2019
Panama: Del Monte subsidiary to export first bananas in coming weeks
A batch of 4,000 boxes of fruit grown on a 'reactivated' plantation is due to be shipped to the U.S. market on Feb. 18.
January 15 , 2019
Fruit in Charts: The winners and losers of 2018 (Part 1 of 3)
Two fruits saw averages prices more than 40% higher in the U.S. market last year compared to 2017.
January 15 , 2019
