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India pushes back tariff implementation date for U.S. apples
The head of importer IG Internationa reportedly believes the 25% duty rise could lead to Washington apple volumes dropping by two-thirds.
June 25 , 2018
Chilean produce sector set to benefit from possible Brazil FTA
The balance of fruit and vegetable exports is very much in Chile's favor, with the country generally shipping more than US$200 million of produce to Brazil over recent years.
June 25 , 2018
Port of Antwerp to trial blockchain for fruit import certificates
During this pilot project, fruit from New Zealand destined for the European market will be provided with digital phytosanitary certificates that are transferred via the technology.
June 25 , 2018
U.S.: Concord Foods partners with California Avocado Commission
Free guacamole samples will be given out at nearly 200 Walmart stores from June 29-31.
June 22 , 2018
Farming doing a ''phenomenal amount" to innovate with few resources, says Agri-Food Solutions
Speaking at the London Produce Show and Conference, Ed Moorehouse also said that he believed those focused too heavily on traditional farming methods were going 'in the wrong direction' and that the innovators would be the 'true survivors'.
June 22 , 2018
Uruguayan citrus production damaged by hailstorm, but blueberries spared
The chief of Upefruy says that it seems oranges and seedless mandarins suffered the most damage.
June 22 , 2018
Gotham Greens raises US$29M in Series C funding
The rapidly-growing urban greenhouse company says the funding will help in part to "finance the expansion trajectory" and "widen distribution".
June 21 , 2018
U.S. House narrowly passes Farm Bill
The sweeping farm and nutrition policy legislation passed by a vote of 213-211, having failed last month.
June 21 , 2018
U.S.: Category growth driven by black-only grape ads, says Sun World
Sun World expects the black grape category growth seen over the last five years to continue, if not accelerate.
June 21 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 24, 2018
Chilean clementine prices in the U.S. declined this week amid greater available volumes, but the market remains strong.
June 21 , 2018
