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U.S.: Trump implements US$50B tariffs on Chinese goods

The move led to a swift response from China, announcing similar tariffs of its own.
June 15 , 2018

Maersk closes Chilean container factory after just three years

The company attributed the decision to an overproduction of containers in the world and ongoing difficulties with producing them in Chile.
June 15 , 2018

Plant-based here to stay, say experts at LPS18 Foodservice Forum

Plant-based eating in all its guises has developed into a firm fixture that is here to stay on eating-out menus across the U.K., driven by consumer conscience for their own health as well as global sustainability.
June 15 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 23, 2018

The opening prices of Chilean lemons in the U.S. market were not as attractive as last year, although in Japan they were higher.
June 15 , 2018

U.S.: 2018 cherry crop forecast down by a quarter

With Washington, California and Oregon all forecast with lower crops, Michigan is the only top-four production state expecting an increase.
June 15 , 2018

U.S.: Wonderful Co. emerges as fastest growing CPG company

The Wonderful Company has positioned itself as the number-one growth leader among all multibillion-dollar consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, as well as the growth leader in produce in 2017.
June 15 , 2018

Chile evaluates frost damage on avocados, citrus

There is limited damage to citrus in low-lying production areas, while the situation for avocados is as yet unclear.
June 15 , 2018

Two leading blueberry companies merge

The U.S. and European organizations are family-owned and long-time friends and industry allies.
June 14 , 2018

U.S. proposes market access for Ecuadorian avocados

Although Ecuador is wedged in between avocado industry powerhouse Peru and up-and-comer Colombia, the country's Hass avocado sector is still relatively young.
June 14 , 2018

Chilean walnut industry takes collateral damage from U.S.-India trade spat

India may have implemented a higher tariff rate in retaliation for increased U.S. duties on steel and aluminum, but Chilean shippers will also pay the price.
June 14 , 2018