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Sun World grants new fruit licenses in Africa, South America
Among the new companies are Sun World's first licensee in Tunisia and its first grape grape-marketers in Morocco.
February 06 , 2018
U.S.: Fresh Del Monte acquires Mann Packing
Mann Packing’s annual sales were approximately US$535 million in 2017.
February 06 , 2018
Chiquita reaches settlement with families of Colombian violence victims
Without a settlement the multinational produce company would have faced a jury trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).
February 06 , 2018
South African apple exports set to drop 8% in 'challenging' season
The start of the pome fruit season is also running about 10 days later compared to last year.
February 06 , 2018
Chile raises game with new kiwifruit quality parameters
ASOEX said the measures were aimed at improving the competitiveness of Chilean kiwifruit in an increasingly demanding global market.
February 06 , 2018
South Africa: Table grape crop holds steady in latest forecast
Close to normal export volumes will continue for at least the next four weeks, but a shorter tail-end of the harvest is expected.
February 06 , 2018
Chile: Low chill hour accumulation could impact citrus quality for coming season
Citrus consultant Julio Cornejo also said he expected mandarin production to rise by a third this year.
February 06 , 2018
Cold weather in Spain hits vegetable production for second year
Wholesale market prices of lettuce from southern Spain reportedly rose by 50% between December and January.
February 06 , 2018
U.S.: 'Optimism' for upcoming California avocado deal with increased volumes
However, a high supply level could present challenges in the market.
February 05 , 2018
Peru expects sharp uptick in banana exports during 2018
The increase is attributed to the industry's ongoing recovery from the devastating floods in 2016-17.
February 05 , 2018
