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India: Armed guards deployed to protect tomato shipments amid price hike
Traders in a wholesale market requested security after prices for the staple ingredient skyrocketed in just a few weeks.
July 26 , 2017
Peruvian blueberry industry expects to double volume again in 2017-18
The Chinese market opening in late 2016 could not have been more timely, with a huge surge in Peruvian blueberry volume expected this year.
July 26 , 2017
The Ogg Blogg: A visit to Bogotá's Paloquemao Market
Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg walks you through the Colombian capital's Paloquemao Market, where giant guanabanas (soursops) reign supreme alongside a colorful range of produce.
July 26 , 2017
Israeli pomegranate ripening delayed by heatwave
“It’s only a very slight delay and we do not anticipate any problems," clarifies Galilee Export produce manager Yoav Nakash.
July 26 , 2017
Dole farm in Chile obtains Rainforest Alliance certification
A supplier to the largest exporter of Chilean fruit has had 100 hectares of vineyards successfully audited to the Sustainable Agriculture Network Standard.
July 25 , 2017
Two-thirds of Italian farmland affected by prolonged drought
At least 10 Italian regions are reportedly preparing requests to the agriculture ministry for a state of natural calamity to be declared.
July 25 , 2017
Spain: Wildfire in berry-growing region causes €5M in losses
Productivity is expected to be affected for farms over the coming years, especially for blueberries.
July 25 , 2017
Chile: Red seedless table grape category regains export top spot
In a 2016-17 season recap, ASOEX noted exports declined significantly to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong but rose to North America.
July 25 , 2017
Canadians don't eat enough produce, study finds
A study estimates the shortfall has an estimated annual economic burden of CAD$4.39 billion (US$3.51 billion).
July 25 , 2017
China detains nine for selling fake fruit brand stickers
Fake stickers from numerous foreign and domestic brands, including Zespri, were reportedly among those seized in recent raids.
July 25 , 2017
