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U.S.: California avocado orchards impacted by wildfires
California Avocado Commission president Tom Bellamore says he's hoping to get a first-hand look at some of the orchards on Monday if possible.
December 08 , 2017
Hortifrut moves closer to completing blueberry merger with Talsa
Hortifrut's board of directors have now called an extraordinary shareholders' meeting for later in December, during which they will vote on the merger.
December 07 , 2017
Spain: Huge cocaine haul discovered in Colombian banana shipment
The stash is estimated to be worth US$249 million and is one of the largest seizures of the drug in Europe in the last two decades.
December 07 , 2017
Mexico "very satisfied" with reduction in China's avocado import tax
An industry representative also said the U.S. has been characterized by instability in both prices and volumes over recent months.
December 07 , 2017
'Head-sized' Hawaii avocado in world record bid
The mammoth avocado comes from the same part of the world where farmers currently hold the records for the heaviest jackfruit and soursop.
December 07 , 2017
U.S.: Divine Flavor announces US$7.5M Nogales facility expansion
The major importer of Mexican table grapes will add an additional 70,000 square foot warehouse with seven new cold rooms
December 07 , 2017
U.S. Hass Avocado Board names 2018 committee, board members
Chairman Chris Henry from Del Monte Fresh Produce is stepping down after two years of service in this role, and will be replaced by Scott Bauwens.
December 07 , 2017
U.S.: Frieda's expects 'best season yet' of South African litchis
Since South African litchis were permitted entry to the U.S. in 2015, Frieda’s has distributed increasing volume and says it will have supplies through January.
December 06 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 48, 2017
There were sharp price drops for Chilean cherries in the U.S. in week 48 due to low movement and rising shipments.
December 06 , 2017
Spain doubles persimmon damage estimate after more frosts
In contrast to earlier this week, the Valencian Farmers Association now says there is indeed a "degree of concern" that the frosts may have affected the region's citrus crops.
December 06 , 2017
