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Potential U.S. pomegranate market access "great news" for Turkey

A Turkish shipper has said exporters must do "the right job" in the U.S. market, while a representative of Ruby Fresh doesn't expect heavy competitive pressure.
June 26 , 2017

U.S.: Florida dragon fruit suppliers upbeat about Ecuadorian access

The consensus seems to be that imports will not impact on local growers and will in fact boost the dragon fruit category in the U.S.
June 23 , 2017

U.S.: Frieda's builds excitement for Nicaraguan dragon fruit campaign

The specialty produce importer claims the magenta-fleshed pitahaya has a better flavor than its white-fleshed counterpart, and can now drive sales at a lower retail price point.
June 23 , 2017

Maersk Line spearheads new Indian papaya shipping deal

The company's farm-to-port reefer program is opening up new possibilities for perishable exports from the South Asian country.
June 23 , 2017

U.S.: Citrus greening detected in Alabama for first time

The development comes despite local authorities carrying out biannual surveys to detect the HLB-causing pathogen.
June 23 , 2017

APEAM: U.S. companies pack nearly half of Mexico's avocado exports

Numerous avocado companies have highlighted the role Mexico has played in boosting returns for California growers over the years.
June 23 , 2017

Scotland’s first vertical farm paves the way for commercially viable crops

An Omron representative says the facility has the potential to be the first vertical farm in the world that is economically viable.
June 23 , 2017

Australia: ANAO report slams national pesticide regulator

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has criticized the regulator, adding the report findings reinforce the government's plans to move the APVMA to Armidale.
June 22 , 2017

We won't lift ban on Turkish tomatoes, says Russian minister

The agriculture minister says the ban will "definitely not" be lifted in the coming years, contrary to recent media reports.
June 22 , 2017

Opinion: Is Amazon's deep dive into the Whole Foods brand worth US$13.7B?

Any significant investment In bricks and mortar would torpedo Amazon.com's coveted PE ratio, says Jim Prevor.
June 22 , 2017