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U.S. Administration "committed to modernizing" H-2A visa program
The chiefs of the United Fresh Produce Association and Western Growers have both welcomed the announcement.
May 24 , 2018
Kroger to merge with meal kit company in US$700M deal
The move comes days after the supermarket giant announced a partnership with online grocery company Ocado.
May 24 , 2018
Australia secures improved Japanese market access for Hass avocados
The development means farmers in Western Australia will be able to export without the additional expense of treatment for fruit flies.
May 24 , 2018
2018 London Produce Show’s Thought-Leader Breakfast features all-star cast of industry luminaries
Representatives from companies including ICA Sweden, Sainsbury's, Sysco Corporation, and Publix Super Markets will share their knowledge at the trade event in June.
May 24 , 2018
Recovery in Mexican avocado exports to China
Mexico is expected to double its exports to the Chinese market during the season ending in June, while U.S.-bound shipments are to rise by 11%.
May 24 , 2018
First Chilean lemons to be exported to U.S. via systems approach
A 6,000MT load of lemons was recently inspected and approved at a site in Chile, after U.S. authorities last month approved the new export protocol.
May 24 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 20, 2018
Kiwifruit prices continued to fall in the U.S. in week 20.
May 24 , 2018
Chile forecasts huge increase in mandarin exports
Strong growth is also expected for clementines and oranges, while lemon volumes are expected to be flat.
May 24 , 2018
Australia: Concern as red imported fire ants are detected outside control zones
The Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF) has raised concerns over the detection of the pest, which attacks a range of agricultural crops including citrus.
May 23 , 2018
U.S. apple growers receive Dazzle apple license
Fruitcraft, a collaboration between three of New Zealand's leading apple companies, is on track to export one million cartons of Dazzle by 2028.
May 23 , 2018
