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U.S.: Pacific Organic enters partnership with Mexus

One of the leading organic produce distributors in the U.S. has entered a deal to build a warm weather vegetable program from Mexico.
August 15 , 2016

Drought may take its toll on Brazilian melon deal

Not only has the Brazilian melon sector faced production challenges but exchange rates are less in its favor this season.
August 15 , 2016

Peru: Camposol grows frozen fruit business

Peruvian agribusiness group Camposol expects to reach its full potential in the frozen category in 2016-17 by utilizing the largest freezing capacity in the country.
August 12 , 2016

Pan-American outlook for Ecuadorian dragon fruit industry

Ecuadorian government officials are hoping for "excellent news" very soon from the U.S., while access negotiations continue in Latin America and China.
August 12 , 2016

U.S.: GM Fuji apple edges closer to regulatory approval

Following breakthroughs for the Arctic Golden and Granny, Okanagan Specialty Fruits is one step closer to having another genetically modified apple cultivated in the U.S.
August 11 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 31, 2016

The start of the Ghost Festival favored Chilean Fuji sales in Taiwan and prices trended upwards.
August 11 , 2016

U.S.: Chicago greenhouse opens for BrightFarms

The Chicagoland Greenhouse expands the company's footprint which includes facilities in Pennsylvania and Vermont.
August 11 , 2016

Envy apples hit Chilean supermarket shelves

Agrícola San Clemente has been exporting the branded variety since last year, but now it also aims to bolster demand at home in Chile.
August 10 , 2016

Eosta fruit brand launches new wrapper to raise awareness about insects

Children are already responding well to a new fruit wrap that can be adjusted to become a bug toy.
August 10 , 2016

U.S. offically approves market entry for Peruvian pomegranates, figs

Exporter Valle y Pampa will be testing the waters with trial shipments this year.
August 10 , 2016