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U.S.: Naturipe announces peak strawberry volumes from California

Santa Maria is currently peaking, with high volumes from the state expected to last into the fall.
May 03 , 2017

Fresh Del Monte's income halves in Q1

Factors including high costs, a weak banana market, lower pineapple volume and a poor Chilean season let to a significant reduction in income.
May 02 , 2017

China: Bananas, 'ugly' oranges top JD.com's fruit popularity list

Strawberries, watermelons and mangoes also featured in the top 10 of the major e-commerce group's list.
May 02 , 2017

Peru seeks to commercialize native pushgay berry

The project aims to establish commercial production of the fruit as a means to provide the blueberry industry with a new variety.
May 02 , 2017

Canada: BC Tree Fruits cooperative to expand Winfield packhouse

If approved, the new line would be designed, installed and ready for operation prior to the 2017 apple crop starting this upcoming fall.
April 29 , 2017

Indian mangoes hit Aussie market

"It was 408 boxes that traveled on a Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai - it was a very quick connection," says Kaushal Khakar.
April 28 , 2017

South Africa: U.S.-focused citrus group plans 2017 campaign

Seald Sweet CEO Mayda Sotomayor says "we’re growing stronger each year and building a legacy".
April 28 , 2017

U.S.: Trump 'favorably disposed' to Argentine lemon imports

Argentina's president has reportedly been hoping to leverage his relationship with Trump to open up access for Argentine products in the U.S.
April 28 , 2017

U.S.: Trump says he won't terminate NAFTA yet

The U.S. President believes renegotiation of the regional trade deal will make will make all three countries "stronger and better".
April 28 , 2017

China: Fungus found on batches of apples imported from Europe

China's phytosanitary authority has requested the country's customs agents tighten checks on Polish and French apples.
April 28 , 2017