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Uncertainty hovers over USDA press policy
Despite a memo sent to ARS staff saying no "public-facing documents" may be released, a USDA head has sought to allay concerns.
January 25 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 3, 2017
South African plum sales were under pressure in Europe in week 3 as the first Chilean fruit started to arrive.
January 25 , 2017
EU-Canada FTA moves one step closer
Spain's FEPEX says Canada will eliminate all of its tariffs for EU fruit and vegetable imports once the deal comes into effect.
January 25 , 2017
Costa Rican pineapple industry to finally receive Chinese inspectors
They may have had to wait nearly a year and a half, but it looks as though Costa Rican pineapple exporters will soon be able to begin shipping their fruit to China.
January 25 , 2017
South Africa: Good demand in key grape markets, says SATI
Exports to Canada have soared this season, while it looks like exports volumes from the Orange River will be "neck-and-neck" with the Hex River.
January 25 , 2017
Chilean fresh fruit exports up in 2016
Chilean fresh fruit exports hit record levels last year at US$4.699 billion, according to statistics agency ODEPA.
January 24 , 2017
New PLU code for the mango category
As the range of mangoes in supermarkets becomes more diverse, the classifications that surround it have branched out too.
January 24 , 2017
California citrus growers "disappointed" by TPP withdrawal
The deal would have seen gradual tariff elimination in key markets such as Japan and Vietnam.
January 24 , 2017
British delegation to seek out Dominican Republic avocado suppliers
A blanket ban around 12 months ago in the U.S. has forced the Dominican Republic's avocado growers to look further afield to reduce their vulnerability to trade shocks.
January 24 , 2017
Eosta to launch pillbox-themed brand as 'alternative to pharma drugs'
The Dutch organic produce company says the "health domain has been occupied for years by vested interests who are focused more on making money than helping people."
January 23 , 2017
