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Thailand moves up the ranks in NZ apple export markets

The Thai appetite for imported apples is on the rise, jumping 60% in the first four months of 2016.
May 30 , 2016

Sweet citrus export uptick on the cards for Argentina

The Argentine citrus industry is hopeful for a better year in oranges and easy peelers.
May 30 , 2016

‘Best start in four or five years’ for Mexican grapes

A short Chilean season left the market relatively empty for the first table grapes from Mexico, and prices are expected to remain high through June.
May 30 , 2016

EU partially relaxes citrus black spot rules for South Africa

One of the most significant relaxations concerns the CBS interception threshold of five.
May 27 , 2016

Avocado traders look forward to new origin for U.S. market

U.S. traders and Jalisco growers have responded to the much anticipated news about U.S. avocado access.
May 27 , 2016

Opinion: Proposed wage changes go beyond what small farmers can pay

Western Growers CEO Tom Nassif responds to a recent LA Times editorial board column that was critical of California's overtime rules in agriculture.
May 27 , 2016

U.S. to allow Hass avocado imports from all Mexican states

It's been a long time coming, but as of late June Michoacán will not be the only Mexican state with the right to ship avocados to the United States.
May 26 , 2016

China gives green light for CMA CGM proposed acquisition of NOL

The Chinese government has given the go ahead for CMA CGM to take over Southeast Asia’s largest shipping company.
May 26 , 2016

China: Jialebao buys embattled produce e-commerce company

A currently bankrupt Chinese online produce seller that received backing from Amazon two years ago has been given a new lease of life.
May 26 , 2016

Chile: Copiapó pomegranate fields recover from 2015 floods

After a disaster season in 2015, Unifrutti has bounced back with solid percentages in 'extra fancy' rated packouts.
May 26 , 2016