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Colombia: CorpoHass outlines U.S. avocado export challenges ahead

Colombian avocado industry heads are positive about market access but emphasize much work is yet to be done to meet U.S. protocol requirements.
August 21 , 2017

Strong uptake for Tangold mandarins, claims Freshmax Australia

The group now has its first significant semi-commercial volumes of the fruit, known elsewhere as Tango, and will also have export programs in several overseas markets.
August 21 , 2017

U.S.: Michigan's apple crop to be lighter and earlier

Aside from a freeze event back in May, a Michigan Apple Committee representative says growing conditions have been great this year.
August 18 , 2017

Fyffes says engagement ongoing over ETI demands

The ETI has yet to reach a resolution to the complaint made against the multinational, postponing its decision until mid-September.
August 17 , 2017

India set to open its doors for Peruvian blueberries, citrus

After successful meetings in Lima the mood is positive the market will open this year, while the Indian delegation hopes Peruvian access will be gained for their mangoes and Basmati rice.
August 16 , 2017

Mission Produce to ship Colombian avocados "straight away" once U.S. access opens

Jim Donovan emphasizes however that a cautious approach is needed with the new supply source.
August 16 , 2017

Is a post-Brexit temporary customs union on the cards?

The U.K.'s Brexit secretary says the government will want to avoid a “cliff-edge” where Britain leaves the EU without a replacement trade deal in place.
August 16 , 2017

Chile: Atacama grape growers on alert after unusual snowfall, frosts

Overall the Copiapo Valley seems to have been less affected by the weather than Huasco.
August 16 , 2017

Strong season for Chilean kiwifruit despite early weather concerns

Lower production in Italy last year helped Chilean exporters fetch higher prices in Europe this season.
August 15 , 2017

Chile eyes cherry production in northern regions

Researchers are hoping a breeding program will help the industry to bring the start of the season forward significantly.
August 14 , 2017