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Chilean plums following the path of cherries in China

Gonzalo Matamala, general manager of Giddings, commented on the keys to the success of Chilean plum exports in the Chinese market and gave some recommendations to maintain good results.
November 11 , 2024

The United Nations says high freight rates could threaten food security

Increased shipping distances, heightened fuel consumption and rising insurance premiums have all contributed to the cost pressures.
November 11 , 2024

Wildfire in California has destroyed hundreds of structures in less than two days

The Governor proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County, where the fire has burned at least 19,643 acres, forcing the evacuation of residents, destroying homes, and threatening critical infrastructure.
November 11 , 2024

The Citrus Management Committee says DANA will not stop the Spanish citrus season

The press release from the committee states that all warehouses in Valencia are operational and can guarantee deliveries to the European Union.
November 08 , 2024

Zespri signs agreement to build new kiwifruit cold storage plant in China

Zespri signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will expand kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, located about 450 km south of Shanghai.
November 08 , 2024
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Damages to Valencia agriculture exceed €1B after floods Damages are of catastrophic dimensions in productions, plantations, agricultural infrastructures, machinery and agricultural vehicles, livestock farms, and nurseries, as well as in landslides that have even caused the disappearance of entire fields.

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Chile advances in agreements to export more fruit to Vietnam Authorities from both countries met to advance negotiations for access to fresh Chilean kiwifruit, the implementation of cold treatment for air shipments of cherries, the opening of the market for fresh blueberries, and electronic certification.

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Port of Rotterdam appoints new COO The Port Authority shareholders, the municipality of Rotterdam, and the Dutch national government appointed Berte Simons for four years, on the recommendation of the Supervisory Board.

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Egyptian table grape exports to grow by 6% The uptick in production and exports is mainly attributed to an increase in harvested areas, new table grape varieties, and improved cultivation practices.

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APHIS authorizes the importation of Hass avocado from Guatemala to the US This change will be effective on publication in the Federal Register on November 8, 2024.

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Agronometrics: Interview with Salih Hodzhov, COO of WB Chambers Farms Limited Hodzhov talks about the company's berry production in the U.K. and gives insights on what he believes is a "bright future for our industry."

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Colombian avocados anticipate 'significant volume growth' in Q4 By the end of 2024, exports are projected to reach approximately 95 million pounds for the calendar year, a significant increase from the 30 million pounds reported by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service in 2023.

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Oriental fruit fly quarantine imposed in portion of Orange County Important California crops at risk from the OFF include pome and stone fruits, citrus, dates, avocados, and many vegetables, particularly tomatoes and peppers.

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Spanish police seize record amount of cocaine in banana shipment from Ecuador The amount, discovered on October 14, beats the previous record in Spain when 9.4 tons of cocaine were found in 2023, also in Algeciras, Europe's fourth largest container port.

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