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Italian summer fruit season challenged by ongoing weather problems
Some stonefruit categories are expected to be down by 20-40% this year, but the table grape crop looks set to come in slightly larger than the previous season.
June 14 , 2018
U.K. MPs to grill Asda, Sainsbury's CEOs over proposed merger
“My committee is holding this session to investigate how the biggest potential shake-up of the grocery market in recent years could affect British farmers and suppliers, as well as consumers.”
June 14 , 2018
U.S.: Northwest pear production recovers
The Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) says the increase follows an "unusually small crop" last year, and will be equal to the five-year average.
June 13 , 2018
U.K.: Tesco to sell green South African lemons amid low Spanish supplies
The retailer said that another reason behind its lifting of color quality specifications was to help cut down on food waste in the home by to an extra two days shelf life.
June 13 , 2018
Ukraine in line for Chinese cherry market access after Uzbekistan gets green light
Chinese officials are in Ukraine this week conducting a pest risk assessment, with negotiations between the countries now in their third year.
June 13 , 2018
Photo gallery: London Produce Show and Conference 2018
Hosted by the Fresh Produce Consortium and Produce Business magazine, the three-day event included educational panel discussions, a trade fair and industry tours, bringing together a range of people from across the entire fruit and vegetable sector in an intimate environment.
June 13 , 2018
Australia: Citrus canker outbreak spreads
Last week infected trees were reportedly found in Katherine in the Northern Territory and in Kununurra in Western Australia.
June 12 , 2018
Stronger lemon sales boost Limoneira's revenue in Q2
The period saw a huge increase in lemon sales, a slight rise in orange sales, and a drop in avocado revenue.
June 12 , 2018
U.S. bans imports of Peruvian pomegranate arils
The move follows two detections of Medfly larvae in consignments at Los Angeles International Airport in May.
June 12 , 2018
Self-service pineapple slicing machine set for huge global growth
A Dutch Food Technology representative said at the London Produce Show that the first machines will be delivered to China in the coming weeks.
June 12 , 2018
