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Let me take you down, 'cause I'm canoeing to.....strawberry fields

After severe flooding in Northern Ireland, strawberry grower Philip Fox can only reach his plants by canoe.
January 22 , 2016

Chilean blueberry exports down 12%

Chile's blueberry shipments may be lower, but weather conditions have improved and there is very little sign of El Niño-related weather patterns in the country.
January 22 , 2016

Poland eyes Iranian fruit imports after sanctions are lifted

Until now Iran has been unable to make the most of its high rankings in the world's production of stone fruit, pome fruit, melons, citrus and nuts.
January 21 , 2016

SanLucar to show its strides in social responsibility at Fruit Logistica

Spanish produce group SanLucar has spent €7 million on social and environmental projects around the world in recent years.
January 21 , 2016

NZ to pick up U.S.-bound apple exports

Despite some orchard damages in Nelson, Pipfruit NZ CEO Alan Pollard expects apple volumes will be similar in 2016 with more fruit going to the U.S. and China.
January 21 , 2016

Peruvian 'Sun mango' proves an unexpected hit in Chinese second tier cities

The Peruvian Embassy in China recently co-hosted a tasting event for the country's mangoes.
January 21 , 2016

U.S.: Beaumont Products launches organic veggie wash

The leading seller of produce wash in the U.S. now has an organically-certified product, in a bid to keep up with consumer concerns about chemical cleaners.
January 20 , 2016

U.S. access for Jalisco avocados "a matter of weeks", claims state minister

Jalisco currently has 8,600 export-certified hectares of the crop; a figure that is expected to grow once U.S. market access is gained.
January 20 , 2016

Industry players form Guatemalan Produce Trade Association

A new group has been formed to work as a "united front" to enhance the marketing and trading of Guatemalan fruits and vegetables in the U.S.
January 20 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 2, 2016

Table grape exports fetched higher prices year-on-year in the U.S. during the second week of 2016.
January 20 , 2016