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South Africa: Agri SA urges caution over minimum wage bill
The measure will see millions of workers earn 3,500 rand (US$277) a month.
May 30 , 2018
Australian mango production hit record in 2017-18
While both early and late season mangoes received good prices, an oversupply mid-season pushed prices down for some regions.
May 30 , 2018
Colombia ships first Quindío-grown avocados to U.S.
The fruit should arrive on June 8, after which it will be sold by Calavo Growers.
May 30 , 2018
India tariff threat on U.S. apples comes during "remarkable season"
U.S. apple exporters shipping to India could be hit with an additional 30% tariff in the coming weeks if the Asian country follows through on a threat to implement retaliatory trade measures.
May 30 , 2018
Colombia hit by mango oversupply
An industry representative says the mango export sector needs to develop significantly, with less than 1% of the crop currently shipped abroad as fresh fruit.
May 30 , 2018
UAE bans fresh fruit imports from Indian state
The move comes amid a deadly outbreak of the Nipah virus in India, which has been linked to fruit bats.
May 29 , 2018
U.S. moves ahead with tariffs on Chinese imports
The development comes despite an apparent easing of tensions between the two countries over recent days.
May 29 , 2018
Avocados in Charts: Dynamic growth and opportunities in the U.S. market
In this 'in charts' series of mini-articles, Colin Fain of data visualization tool Agronometrics illustrates how markets are evolving.
May 29 , 2018
Canada: Healthy eating campaign sees children become 'chef for a day'
"The development of proper food skills is an essential foundation for healthy eating, and the best way to learn is a hands-on experience."
May 29 , 2018
Chilean clementine exporters boost focus on U.S. West Coast, says Capespan
Meanwhile, Peru's shipments of early easy peelers to the West Coast have been substantially lighter.
May 29 , 2018
