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U.S.: California citrus industry has US$7B economic impact, study finds
The study also looked at the possible impact of increased costs associated with meeting government regulations, combatting the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and warding off the invasion of HLB.
May 22 , 2018
U.S. organic sales grew by 6% in 2017
"The organic food market will see a steadier pace of growth as it matures, but it will continue to surpass the growth rate of the broader food market."
May 22 , 2018
U.S.: House farm bill fails amid rebellion over immigration
The chamber killed the US$867 billion bill in a 198 to 213 vote.
May 18 , 2018
IFG seedless grape varieties get PLU approval
The fruit breeder has six new PLU codes which it says are placed into two categories - Core and Novelty - to capture the unique characteristics of its variety offering.
May 18 , 2018
Ecuador, Costa Rica exported fewer bananas to U.S. in Q1
While the changes in FOB values of Ecuador and Costa Rica's banana exports were in line with their exports, Peru's export value nearly tripled despite volumes rising by just a fifth.
May 18 , 2018
Argentine blueberry industry faces "many challenges"
Argentinian Blueberry Committee says that certain internal conditions need to improve for growers to be more competitive on the international stage.
May 18 , 2018
U.S.: Unseasonal rains in Florida, Georgia may cause price spikes
Meanwhile, a cool front is expected to move through California over the coming days, affecting central coastal growing regions.
May 18 , 2018
Citrus canker confirmed on two Western Australia properties
The regions' producers and exporters have called for the Northern Territory's citrus trade to be halted until a quarantine has been set up and all plants within it destroyed.
May 17 , 2018
First container of Chilean Sweeki kiwifruit arrives in China
Branded fruit grown in Chile is expected to be on sale in Asian markets until October.
May 17 , 2018
U.S.: Kroger partners with Ocado to build online grocery network
Ocado's share price rocketed by 44% after the deal was announced.
May 17 , 2018
