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"Two different markets" in Europe for South African green-skinned, Hass avocados
"Last year was incredible for green skins, but with a bigger crop coming in from South America and ourselves, it’s definitely swung the other way."
May 31 , 2018
U.S.: New leafy greens task force aims for food safety resolution before next season
The formation of the task force comes as a response to the recent E. coli outbreak, which led to one death and sickened more than 170 people across 32 states.
May 31 , 2018
"Outstanding result" for NZ avocados in 2017-18
"Phenomenal demand" helped the industry to achieve three-quarters of the previous season's sales with just half the volume.
May 30 , 2018
California: Court of Appeal orders ALRB to count 2013 decertification ballots
"Finally sunlight has been cast onto this injustice and the farmworkers voice will be heard."
May 30 , 2018
Bayer wins U.S. approval for Monsanto deal
Bayer now only needs clearance from Canada and Mexico to complete its US$62.5 billion deal, having won EU approval in March.
May 30 , 2018
South Africa: Agri SA urges caution over minimum wage bill
The measure will see millions of workers earn 3,500 rand (US$277) a month.
May 30 , 2018
Australian mango production hit record in 2017-18
While both early and late season mangoes received good prices, an oversupply mid-season pushed prices down for some regions.
May 30 , 2018
Colombia ships first Quindío-grown avocados to U.S.
The fruit should arrive on June 8, after which it will be sold by Calavo Growers.
May 30 , 2018
India tariff threat on U.S. apples comes during "remarkable season"
U.S. apple exporters shipping to India could be hit with an additional 30% tariff in the coming weeks if the Asian country follows through on a threat to implement retaliatory trade measures.
May 30 , 2018
Colombia hit by mango oversupply
An industry representative says the mango export sector needs to develop significantly, with less than 1% of the crop currently shipped abroad as fresh fruit.
May 30 , 2018
