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U.S. relaxes Chilean lemon import rules
At present the fruit can only be imported once it has an approved methyl bromide treatment.
April 05 , 2018
Laser labeling set for European expansion
The technology’s growing acceptance has also sparked global interest from companies from Canada to China and Japan.
April 05 , 2018
Chinese tariffs to put U.S. cherry export growth under strain
After growing exports to China more than four-fold since 2013, through an emphasis on quality fruit the U.S. cherry industry is determined not to become collateral damage in the U.S.-China trade dispute.
April 05 , 2018
Chile: Spotted wing Drosophila found in major blueberry-growing region
The insect was found in a raspberry field in the southern Biobio region.
April 04 , 2018
U.S.: "Exorbitant" tariff increase will directly impact California citrus producers, says CCM
"Now Chinese consumers and California citrus producers are innocent parties to a trade debate."
April 03 , 2018
China implements tariffs on U.S. produce imports
The list of affected horticultural products includes apples, table grapes, cherries, citrus, strawberries, almonds, pistachios and walnuts.
April 02 , 2018
Robinson Fresh partners with Verfrut to supply fruit to European market
Verfrut is one of the largest fruit growers in South America, with a range of fruit commodities produced across Chile and Peru.
March 29 , 2018
First U.S.-bound Argentine lemon shipments to take place in April
Numerous lemons exporters are gearing up to collectively ship a 5,000MT-consignment to the market.
March 28 , 2018
U.S.: Locus AG "reinvents" local probiotic fermentation process to boost soil health, crop yields
The company believes growers may be able to use its products in the battle against citrus greening disease.
March 28 , 2018
Filter developed to double bananas' 'green life'
The filter is a breathable material that is placed with the bananas before shipment to alter the environment they’re transported in.
March 28 , 2018