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Peruvian lime production shrinks by a third in H1
Wholesale prices of the fruit were several times higher than normal in August but are expected to return to more typical levels in the coming weeks.
September 07 , 2017
Farming helps pull South Africa out of recession, says Agri SA
Despite low output in the Western and Eastern Cape, the agricultural sector increased its production by a third in the second quarter.
September 07 , 2017
Brazil gains improved apple market access to India
The head of Brazil's apple grower association expects India to become the country's top market following the removal of challenging phytosanitary barriers.
September 07 , 2017
U.S.: FDA releases FSMA compliance guide for small businesses
Small businesses have until Jan. 29 next year to comply with the new regulations.
September 07 , 2017
EU-Ecuador trade agreement promotes export advance
"Being regarded as a tropical fruit producer has been a blessing but it has also put us in a comfort zone," says a ProEcuador representative.
September 07 , 2017
Name change for Australia's peak horticultural export-import body
The change to AHEIA reflects the association's bilateral focus, with Australia's two-way fresh produce trade having risen 7% to reach US$1.3 billion in 2016-17.
September 06 , 2017
U.S.: Port Everglades set to close as Hurricane Irma approaches
A meteorologist has said all of Florida's orange crop is at risk of moderate to severe damage.
September 06 , 2017
U.S.: Record revenues for Calavo Growers in Q3
The company's head noted 8% growth in the fresh segment was achieved in spite of a major reduction to California's avocado crop.
September 06 , 2017
U.S. field trials commence for GM self-limiting veggie pest
Trials with the Oxitec diamondback moth (DBM), similar to the GM Medfly, will be led by a professor of entomology from Cornell University.
September 06 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 35, 2017
Demand for avocados remained limited in the majority of European countries in week 35, amid prices are falling.
September 06 , 2017
