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State of the Market - Week 26, 2018
U.S. lemon demand exceeded supply in week 26, with the California season at its end and Southern Hemisphere volumes still light.
July 06 , 2018
U.S. East Coast Navel movement "moderate" despite light volumes
Mark Greenberg also said that the U.S. easy peeler market remains "virtually unfazed" by the rising Southern Hemisphere supplies.
July 06 , 2018
U.S.: Wish Farms expands Michigan blueberry program
The Michigan blueberry season kicked off this July, with the company's volumes expected to reach two million pounds.
July 05 , 2018
Tozer Seeds expands in Pacific region with new Australian business
The British company's third subsidiary will cover Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, China and Japan.
July 05 , 2018
China vows not to fire tariff shot ahead of U.S. as implementation date looms
Both countries have said they would implement US$34 billion work of tariffs this Friday, but a 12-hour time difference would give China the edge.
July 05 , 2018
Chilean avocado delegation visits Europe to allay water usage concerns
At a recent press conference held following negative reports of the industry in European media outlets, an industry representative also forecast a 20% rise in production this coming season.
July 05 , 2018
Canada: Bonduelle acquires Del Monte processed fruit and vegetable business
The France-based company completed the US$33 million deal with Conagra Brands on Tuesday.
July 04 , 2018
Greenyard recalls vegetable trays over listeria fears
The frozen vegetables were produced at a Hungary facility between August 2016 and June 2018.
July 04 , 2018
Don Limón developing new Indian grape projects
The company's previous collaborative project with the German Government recently finished, and now the company is looking into what other challenges it can help to solve in Maharashtra.
July 04 , 2018
Spain: Valencia hailstorm causes "extremely serious damage" to citrus, persimmon
A storm late last week is estimated to have caused €47 million of losses over some 11,000 hectares, and will likely cut the next persimmon crop down by 15%.
July 04 , 2018
