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Ecuadorian dragon fruit exports soar to U.S. in first year

We chat with an exporter about a successful first year of shipments to the U.S, the varying consumer preferences around the world, and preparations for the Chinese market opening.
August 20 , 2018

Improved global market conditions for NZ apples in 2018, says T&G

Darren Drury of T&G Global speaks about some of the apple market successes and challenges this season, which has seen export growth driven by Envy and Jazz.
August 20 , 2018

Chilean cherry exports forecast flat for 2018-19

The USDA estimate follows a record season that saw exports nearly double year-on-year.
August 20 , 2018

NZ nurseries, orchards risk potential US$1B loss due to MPI order

There is no evidence of biosecurity dangers, but the government wants the plant material destroyed as records from a U.S. facility are inadequate.
August 20 , 2018

U.S. blueberry season sees slightly lower volumes

However, blueberry market prices over July and August have also been lower than last year.
August 20 , 2018

Colombia exports oranges to U.S. after market suspension

The country had exported oranges to the U.S. in December 2015, but the shipment was rejected by APHIS on phytosanitary grounds and market access was blocked.
August 17 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 32, 2018

Chilean lemon prices fell in Japan in week 32, while avocado supplies declined in the European market.
August 17 , 2018

Canada plans to phase out two neonic pesticides

Meanwhile, a U.K. study recently found that a potential neonicotinoid replacement may also present a risk for bee populations.
August 17 , 2018

U.S. lifts Solano County Medfly quarantine area

The quarantine area established in September last year was lifted after three Medfly life-cycles elapsed with negative detections.
August 16 , 2018

Spain's produce exports to Canada almost double under trade agreement

Citrus has led Spain's fruit exports to Canada, which last year signed the  Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the EU.
August 16 , 2018