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Ecuador ships first ever mangoes to China

Ecuador's mango industry expects to ship 3,000 boxes per week to its new market that opened in January.
October 18 , 2016

U.S. lifts restrictions on Moroccan citrus imports

APHIS says Moroccan authorities have worked 'diligently' to resolve issues that led to the banning of citrus imports in January this year.
October 18 , 2016

Mexico: APEAM confirms harvest has resumed

APEAM has confirmed pickers are back in the fields and the industry is set to ship more than 40 million pounds of the fruit to the U.S. this week.
October 18 , 2016

U.S.: Shanley Farms' finger lime pearls a "game-changer" for foodservice

Jim Shanley has launched a new format for selling processed finger lime pearls which could breathe more life into the fruit's commercial prospects.
October 18 , 2016

California processor wins US Foods innovation award

Gold Coast Packing has been named 'Fresh Innovation Vendor of the Year' for its Riced Cauliflower and Cut & Washed Broccoli Leaves.
October 18 , 2016

Dole and Disney team up to co‐brand fresh produce

An assortment of fresh produce items featuring Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel characters will be on sale at U.S. retailers this fall.
October 17 , 2016

U.S.: California Avocado Commission exec receives PMA award

Jan DeLyser was presented with the 2016 Robert L. Carey Leadership Award, in recognition of her 'exceptional commitment' to the produce industry.
October 17 , 2016

Major Argentine pome fruit exporter closes packhouse

A company owned by Belgium's Univeg has reportedly closed the facility due to a lack of profitability.
October 17 , 2016

U.S.: Melissa's Produce trials pre-cut jackfruit pack

While jackfruit may be one of the hottest up-and-comer fruits right now, it can be quite unwieldy in its whole fruit form.
October 17 , 2016

U.S.: How will the Mexican strike affect other avocado suppliers?

Mexico's recent strike may have more long-term impacts for other avocado suppliers to the U.S. market.
October 17 , 2016