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U.S.: No impact on avocados, citrus from California wildfires

California grower associations for citrus, blueberries and avocados say there have not yet been any impacts from what have now become the biggest wildfires in the state's history.
August 09 , 2018

Tesco, Carrefour waste no time in trying to leverage power of partnership

Two of Europe's biggest supermarket chains have joined forces, entering into a formal alliance that is slated to become operational in October. 
August 09 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 31, 2018

Red Delicious prices are improving in China as U.S. supplies decrease, while South African lemon prices tended to rise.
August 09 , 2018

U.S.: "Complicated" easy peeler market amid heavy arrivals

"Citrus movement generally is just not where it should be and the tonnage of easy peeler arrivals remains in excess of demand."
August 08 , 2018

Europe “less attractive” for Chilean kiwifruit this year

Kiwifruit sales in both Europe and China were slower this season amid increased competition with local fruit.
August 08 , 2018

Chile cuts mandarin export forecast after frost damage

There has been damage to both the mandarin and Navel crops, but neither is expected to see lower exports than last year.
August 08 , 2018

China allows electronic documents for customs clearance

Chinese authorities have ceased to require paper documents as a strict prerequisite for clearance. 
August 07 , 2018

NZ: Kiwifruit claimants cross-appeal after High Court Psa decision

"We were gutted with the Government's move to appeal, it was devastating to growers."
August 07 , 2018

U.S. lime market stabilizes after long H1 price spike

Prices typically see a spike during the first half of the year, but this year the spike started earlier and lasted longer than normal. 
August 07 , 2018

Avocados in Charts: Mexico could see high fall prices despite U.S. supply forecast

Mexico, which tripled its volumes sent to the U.S. between 2010 and 2017, has for the last two years seen price spikes from August through October.
August 07 , 2018