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Poland: Consorfrut Polska boosts Latam fruit import focus
A Spanish-owned entity is increasing import volumes of Chilean plums, Peruvian pomegranates and Costa Rican watermelons, just to name a few.
November 23 , 2015
Peru: AGAP head says future export prospects are strong
Peru's AGAP says agricultural development has helped reduce poverty over the last decade.
November 20 , 2015
Australia: Frozen berry sales slowly recovering, says Patties Foods
Frozen berry sales are improving every week for an Australian group that recalled product amid a food safety scare earlier this year.
November 20 , 2015
Mexico: Berries Paradise to double China-bound exports this season
A representative of a major berry exporter says there are cultural hurdles to overcome in exporting blackberries to China.
November 19 , 2015
Peru tests blueberry varieties for Biloxi alternative
One grower believes the Peruvian blueberry industry will know which new varieties to adopt in a couple of years, after access to better genetics was gained in 2012.
November 19 , 2015
French study claims "missing link" in pesticide effects on bees
The gap in toxicity rates between neonic use in the lab and the field may have been bridged by French scientists.
November 19 , 2015
Russia to ban Ukrainian food imports on Jan. 1
Historically, Ukraine's main produce exports to Russia have included tomatoes, apples, cucumbers and potatoes.
November 19 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 46, 2015
Chilean cherry shipments to the U.S. were down 90% year-on-year during week 45, but blueberry volumes were up on 2014 levels.
November 18 , 2015
U.S.: Water use changes yield larger pomegranates at POM Wonderful
POM Wonderful has had to be creative in adapting to water allotments, but the result looks promising.
November 18 , 2015
Australian Pink Lady ruling not just about North America, claims PLA
Pink Lady America has accused Apple and Pear Australia Limited of misinformation in a court case regarding trademark use for Chilean fruit.
November 18 , 2015
