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U.S.: Table grape imports rose in Q1
Peruvian grapes fetched significantly higher prices than Chilean fruit between January and March.
May 22 , 2018
U.S.: California citrus industry has US$7B economic impact, study finds
The study also looked at the possible impact of increased costs associated with meeting government regulations, combatting the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and warding off the invasion of HLB.
May 22 , 2018
Turkey could set cherry export record in 2018
One exporter expects that lower crops in Italy and the U.S. state of California will create good opportunities for Turkish cherries in Europe and the Far East.
May 22 , 2018
U.S. organic sales grew by 6% in 2017
"The organic food market will see a steadier pace of growth as it matures, but it will continue to surpass the growth rate of the broader food market."
May 22 , 2018
U.S.: House farm bill fails amid rebellion over immigration
The chamber killed the US$867 billion bill in a 198 to 213 vote.
May 18 , 2018
IFG seedless grape varieties get PLU approval
The fruit breeder has six new PLU codes which it says are placed into two categories - Core and Novelty - to capture the unique characteristics of its variety offering.
May 18 , 2018
Ecuador, Costa Rica exported fewer bananas to U.S. in Q1
While the changes in FOB values of Ecuador and Costa Rica's banana exports were in line with their exports, Peru's export value nearly tripled despite volumes rising by just a fifth.
May 18 , 2018
Argentine blueberry industry faces "many challenges"
Argentinian Blueberry Committee says that certain internal conditions need to improve for growers to be more competitive on the international stage.
May 18 , 2018
U.S.: Unseasonal rains in Florida, Georgia may cause price spikes
Meanwhile, a cool front is expected to move through California over the coming days, affecting central coastal growing regions.
May 18 , 2018
Citrus canker confirmed on two Western Australia properties
The regions' producers and exporters have called for the Northern Territory's citrus trade to be halted until a quarantine has been set up and all plants within it destroyed.
May 17 , 2018
