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U.S.: Trump Administration triggers NAFTA renegotiation process

The USTR has sent a letter to Congress outlining plans for the trade renegotiation with Canada and Mexico, with proceedings expected to start no earlier than August 16.
May 18 , 2017

U.S. Citrus Science Council sues USDA over Argentine lemon rule

The lawsuit argues "incomplete science and political considerations" led to a flawed rulemaking process.
May 18 , 2017

Costa Group founder surges up Australia's rich list

Frank Costa and his family have risen 52 spots in this year's Financial Review Rich List, driven by Costa Group's strong performance on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
May 18 , 2017

Colombia considers irradiation to bolster U.S.-bound fruit exports

Initial discussions of the idea have already begun in the U.S. while several crops - not just avocados - are on a priority list for access under different protocols.
May 18 , 2017

Lower initial volumes for Coachella, Mexican table grape deals

Mexican grape shipments that have passed through Nogales so far this season are almost half last year's level.
May 18 , 2017

China signs Argentine table grape protocol

The signing took place ahead of food innovation fair SIAL China in Shanghai.
May 18 , 2017

India to halt Chinese pome fruit imports

Indian authorities reportedly say they have detected two harmful microorganisms in 26 batches of Chinese apples and pears.
May 17 , 2017

NZ: Zespri's kiwifruit sales in Japan grow by a third in two seasons

Zespri is expanding its production in Japan under a new model which will see "significant volume growth ahead" amid strong SunGold demand.
May 17 , 2017

South Africa: Koeltehof opens high-tech avocado packhouse in Mpumalanga

The development makes the company now the biggest packer in the province and the second-largest in the country after Westfalia. 
May 17 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 19, 2017

Low volumes of Californian lemons and Navels created good market conditions in the U.S. in week 19.
May 17 , 2017