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Ecuadorian dragon fruit exports soar to U.S. in first year
We chat with an exporter about a successful first year of shipments to the U.S, the varying consumer preferences around the world, and preparations for the Chinese market opening.
August 20 , 2018
Improved global market conditions for NZ apples in 2018, says T&G
Darren Drury of T&G Global speaks about some of the apple market successes and challenges this season, which has seen export growth driven by Envy and Jazz.
August 20 , 2018
NZ nurseries, orchards risk potential US$1B loss due to MPI order
There is no evidence of biosecurity dangers, but the government wants the plant material destroyed as records from a U.S. facility are inadequate.
August 20 , 2018
Colombia exports oranges to U.S. after market suspension
The country had exported oranges to the U.S. in December 2015, but the shipment was rejected by APHIS on phytosanitary grounds and market access was blocked.
August 17 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 32, 2018
Chilean lemon prices fell in Japan in week 32, while avocado supplies declined in the European market.
August 17 , 2018
U.S. lifts Solano County Medfly quarantine area
The quarantine area established in September last year was lifted after three Medfly life-cycles elapsed with negative detections.
August 16 , 2018
Spain's produce exports to Canada almost double under trade agreement
Citrus has led Spain's fruit exports to Canada, which last year signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the EU.
August 16 , 2018
South Africa: Hortgro calls for 'meaningful and sustainable' land reform
Agri SA also said it was "deeply concerned" by the ANC chair's recent comments.
August 16 , 2018
Video: Emirates vertical farm announcement "opened investors' eyes", says UAE minister
"We are not only going to export the products, but we are also going to export the technology."
August 15 , 2018
Kenyan avocado exports overtook South Africa in 2017
Kenya's high annual growth rate for avocado exports helped it to overtake South Africa last year as the continent's largest shipper.
August 15 , 2018
