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Peruvian asparagus exporter eyes gourmet U.K. market
The U.S. has historically been the mainstay market for Peruvian asparagus exports, but shipper Ricardo Medina hopes to make more impact across the Atlantic in Britain.
July 13 , 2016
Russia places fruit import bans on more countries
Rosselkhoznadzor has temporarily banned certain stonefruit items from two countries that haven't historically had much of an export presence in Russia.
July 13 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 27, 2016
South African oranges saw similar opening prices in the U.S. market compared to the 2015 season.
July 13 , 2016
U.S.: FUJ ramps up pressure ahead of Sakuma union negotiation
Relations between Sakuma and a union wanting to represent its workers are not off to the best start in the wake of a breakthrough announcement.
July 12 , 2016
Australia: Certified Fresh optimistic about Chinese nectarine market
A Victorian stonefruit producer is optimistic his company can gain a strong presence in the Chinese market.
July 12 , 2016
U.S. politicians weigh in on Argentine lemon import proposal
Bipartisan U.S. Members of Congress have cried foul, claiming more time is needed for experts to assess the likely impact.
July 12 , 2016
Spanish fruit exports plummet in the U.S.
Spain's mandarin and persimmon exports to the U.S. have fallen significantly, but strong figures from certain vegetables have kept total produce shipments fairly stable.
July 12 , 2016
U.S. Senate pushes through divisive GMO labeling bill
If passed into law, the bill would require the establishment of a GM labeling standard in the form of a code or a USDA symbol.
July 11 , 2016
Early Chilean grapes enjoyed high prices across the board
The proportion of Chilean grapes shipped to the Far East rose this season, while volumes to the U.S. declined.
July 11 , 2016
South Africa's macadamia nut industry sees double-digit growth
The head of a macadamia nut company says some 2,200 hectares of new farmland is being planted in the country every year.
July 11 , 2016
