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Diversification for Moroccan citrus exports in 2016-17

While traditional markets bolstered mandarin imports from the country, a significant rise in citrus exports was seen to Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Canada.
July 07 , 2017

South Korea FTA has been a bonanza for U.S. horticultural exporters

Fruit and nut exporters have prospered under tariff reductions offered by KORUS, which U.S. President Donald Trump has described as a "horrible deal".
July 07 , 2017

Indian produce exports increase despite strong domestic demand

India's fruit and vegetable exports have soared by 45% over the last five years, thanks in part to the higher availability of modern packhouses.
July 07 , 2017

Colombia: Smallholder avo farmers from Cauca raise profile on global markets

The department may not be Colombia's leading growing region, but the surface area dedicated to Hass avocados is on the rise.
July 06 , 2017

Sub-tropical production makes winter raspberries possible in Australia

New growing methods, varieties and regions have opened up new opportunities for the crop in Australia with an almost year-round supply.
July 06 , 2017

TFFG acquires Netherlands' largest organic vegetable producer

AC Hartman is expected to grow substantially over the coming years after being bought by an entity created three years ago by Univeg shareholders.
July 06 , 2017

Notable rise in Mexican lime exports to Europe

Exports have surged to the old continent while leading market the U.S. has also received a slight uptick in imports.
July 06 , 2017

North America: NatureFresh mobile greenhouse roadshow continues to impress

Now in it’s third year, the #GreenInTheCity Tour has completed more than 200 events to date connecting with consumers.
July 05 , 2017

Australia: Costa Group buys avocado farm in Far North Queensland

The move is set to increase the company's production window with farms 850 miles north of Costa's last avocado acquisition.
July 05 , 2017

Russia extends ban on produce imports from EU, U.S.

The EU and U.S. will now not be able to export produce to Russia until 2019 at the earliest.
July 05 , 2017