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EU to maintain stronger checks on Turkish lemons in 2018-19
During the 2017-2018 season, the European Commission announced 8 health warnings related to an excess of pesticide residues in Turkish lemons.
September 17 , 2018
Avocados in Charts: Chile's exports in an ever-changing dynamic market
The proportion of avocado exports that Chile sends to the U.S. has fallen over recent years on the back of increased competition from Mexico and Peru.
September 17 , 2018
Dole sells U.S. headquarters for US$50M
The move comes a few weeks after Ireland-based multinational Total Produce acquired a 45% stake in Dole.
September 14 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 36, 2018
Avocado supplies rose slightly in Europe in week 36, with larger sizes the most abundant.
September 14 , 2018
NZ plant material destruction order causes fallout with major U.S. research facility
In June MPI ordered nearly 50,000 apple and stonefruit trees originating from the U.S. to be contained or destroyed.
September 14 , 2018
U.S: California Supreme Court orders ALRB to count 2013 votes
"This fight has been long and arduous, but we are happy to see that light has been cast onto this injustice and the farmworkers voice will be heard."
September 13 , 2018
U.S.: More than 500 affected in cyclospora outbreak linked to McDonald's
More than 500 people have been affected across 15 states and New York City.
September 13 , 2018
Argentina expects 15% uptick in blueberry exports
A record 35% of exports are set to be made via sea freight this year, but the recently announced export taxes are expected to impact the industry's competitiveness.
September 13 , 2018
U.S.: Sun World moves packing operations in-house
The company says it has taken a phased-in approach with installation, with four lines currently functioning and the final installment of three lines projected to be complete the last week of September.
September 13 , 2018
USDA pegs California Navel orange volumes up 11% in 2018-19
The forecast, which includes conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges, is for 80 million boxes.
September 13 , 2018
