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Market 'imbalance' to blame for poor Spanish produce results, says FEPEX

Fruit value may have outpaced volume growth in the first half in Spain, but overall produce returns were poor.
September 02 , 2014

Ecuador: banana exporters may focus on China over EU, says Seatrade

Ivo Ravelli says EU tariff cuts might not come soon enough for Ecuador, with other markets showing more potential.
September 02 , 2014

'U.S. blueberry farming practices need to evolve', says Giant Berry Farms

With phenomenal North American blueberry production forecast, one company says big changes are needed.
September 01 , 2014

China: dismaying imported fruit numbers for Mid-Autumn festival

Australian citrus is one of many imported fruits that have suffered from flat sales in China recently.
September 01 , 2014

Indian govt loosens reins on minimum onion export prices

New rules mean it will now be much easier for Indian onion growers to sell their produce outside the country.
August 29 , 2014

Colombia will be 'a very important player' in avocado trade, says Westfalia rep

A Westfalia Colombia rep says the industry could double in the next decade and take on Chile and Peru in the U.S.
August 29 , 2014

Decoding China's "banana-mania" in 2014

Xia Zuxiang explains how Ecuadorian bananas have edged ahead of local and Philippine competition in China.
August 29 , 2014

Scandinavian buyers cry foul over Thai food industry's actions

A group of Scandinavia's largest retailers is "greatly worried" about litigation against Andy Hall in Thailand.
August 28 , 2014

Sweet ending for a successful British Columbian blueberry season

British Columbia is on track to top last year's production by 24%, as the late Elliot variety hits pleasing brix levels.
August 28 , 2014

California competition greater than Chile, says Peruvian grape exporter

One Peruvian table grape company has raised concerns about what Russia's ban will mean for export markets.
August 28 , 2014