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State of the Market - Week 31, 2015
Imported Granny Smith prices registered gains in week 31 in the Chinese market, while lemon exporters were not so fortunate in Japan.
August 05 , 2015
Russia considers adding more countries to sanctions list
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has not named names, but six new nations could potentially be added to the food import ban under a new proposal.
August 05 , 2015
Australia: Methamphetamine found in Hong Kong tinned mushroom package
Six suspicious tins of mushrooms from Hong Kong were seized by Australian officials last week.
August 05 , 2015
India: High quality apple crop expected in Himachal Pradesh
Recent good weather in a northern Indian state has apple growers optimistic about fruit sizing and color this campaign.
August 05 , 2015
Spain: Blaze rips through fruit and vegetable export building
Several people needed medical treatment in Murcia recently after a fire destroyed a leading fruit exporter's warehouse.
August 04 , 2015
Australia: Greater insect diversity may raise avocado yields
Australian researchers believe playing the field may be the best way to go for avocado farmers when it comes to pollinators.
August 04 , 2015
Kingdom Fresh ramps up Mexican greenhouse operations
'Great weather, lots of sun light, excellent water quality and good-hardworking employees' are just a few of the benefits of growing tomatoes in Tehuacan.
August 04 , 2015
Australia: T&G enters asparagus JV with M+G Vizzarri
New Zealand produce company Turners & Growers has teamed up with Australia's largest asparagus supplier in a joint venture.
August 03 , 2015
Chile: Eco-packs a punch against blueberry rot in-transit
Chilean researchers have applied natural ingredients to clamshells, in a bid to keep blueberries in better shape for long distance travel.
August 03 , 2015
EC safety net measures extended for fruit, veg and dairy sectors
Speculations about prolonged measures for growers affected by the Russian ban have been confirmed by the European Commission.
July 31 , 2015
