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U.S.: Local produce segment where organic was 15 years ago, says BrightFarms
A representative of the rapidly expanding greenhouse company says that "we haven’t even scratched the surface" of the locally grown produce sector's potential.
September 20 , 2018
Brazilian fruit industry eyes future with greater export focus
The world's third-largest fruit producer has traditionally exported a very low proportion of its fruit, but now it is seeking to change that.
September 20 , 2018
U.S. pricing reflects greater orange imports from Chile, South Africa
By mid-August, both origins were fetching prices that were on average around 30% lower year-on-year.
September 20 , 2018
Cherries drive 18% rise in Chilean fruit exports so far in 2018
Cherries have also now overtaken table grapes as the O'Higgins region's most heavily planted fruit crop.
September 17 , 2018
EU to maintain stronger checks on Turkish lemons in 2018-19
During the 2017-2018 season, the European Commission announced 8 health warnings related to an excess of pesticide residues in Turkish lemons.
September 17 , 2018
Avocados in Charts: Chile's exports in an ever-changing dynamic market
The proportion of avocado exports that Chile sends to the U.S. has fallen over recent years on the back of increased competition from Mexico and Peru.
September 17 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 36, 2018
Avocado supplies rose slightly in Europe in week 36, with larger sizes the most abundant.
September 14 , 2018
Photo gallery: Asia Fruit Logistica 2018
The 2018 edition of Asia Fruit Logistica which took place last week was the biggest ever.
September 14 , 2018
NZ plant material destruction order causes fallout with major U.S. research facility
In June MPI ordered nearly 50,000 apple and stonefruit trees originating from the U.S. to be contained or destroyed.
September 14 , 2018
U.S: California Supreme Court orders ALRB to count 2013 votes
"This fight has been long and arduous, but we are happy to see that light has been cast onto this injustice and the farmworkers voice will be heard."
September 13 , 2018
