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U.S.: Nogales records uptick in Mexican produce import volume
The new Mariposa Port of Entry has helped increase Nogales' lead as the top U.S. import hub for Mexican produce.
May 20 , 2014
U.K.: Tesco doubles local white asparagus offer
Tesco asparagus buyer Adam Morris explain's Britain's growing taste for asparagus spears.
May 20 , 2014
U.S.: demand to drive greater Indian mango imports
If projections come to fruition, U.S. importers can expect a lot more Indian mangoes this season.
May 19 , 2014
'Let's move to the 21st century' on traceability, says Walmart Mexico rep
Industry leaders discussed the importance of PLU and DataBar technology at Fresh Connections: Mexico last week.
May 19 , 2014
Infrastructure and human capital key in avoiding produce losses
A lack of staff training is making cold chains "deficient" in the eyes of GCCA Guatemala director Debbie Corado.
May 17 , 2014
EU denies changes to Indian mango ban timeline
An EU spokesperson has contradicted an Indian press report that the controversial mango ban has been lifted.
May 16 , 2014
Australia: first grape shipments hit the South Korean market
Barnaby Joyce has hailed Australia's first table grape exports to South Korea as an 'exciting milestone'.
May 16 , 2014
U.S.: fruit flies display jet-like flight agility
Despite their incredibly small brains, fruit flies can maneuver with the speed of an advanced aircraft.
May 16 , 2014
U.K. mango importer urges 'no more knee-jerk reactions' to pest threats
Ripe Now's Lewey Hook is focusing more efforts on West African mangoes now that India-sourced trials have had to be put on hold.
May 15 , 2014
U.K. company calls for compulsory heat treatment of mangoes
Fruity Fresh's Monica Bhandari says there is "no time for delay" in taking steps to reverse a ban on Indian mango imports.
May 15 , 2014
