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"Planets realign" for recovery of Australian oranges to U.S. market

A weakening of the Australian dollar has contributed to an expected increase in U.S.-bound citrus shipments this campaign.
May 29 , 2015

Chile: Customs worker union reaches agreement to end strike

After a threat of a 'solidarity' strike by Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service union, customs operations will now return to normal.
May 29 , 2015

FAO partners with World Union of Wholesale Markets

Preventing and managing food waste are key goals of a recently announced alliance by the United Nation's agricultural arm.
May 29 , 2015

U.K.: Asda prepares for Bangladeshi mango arrival

Bangladeshi mango growers are optimistic about high prices in Europe this season.
May 28 , 2015

South African citrus set for early U.S. arrival

The Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum says U.S.-bound shipments could increase from last season's 45,000MT.
May 28 , 2015

One man's mission to create a buzz around the power of pollinators

A Kenyan entomologist is forging cultural change, urging farmers to spray less and foster the insects that help boost yields through pollination.
May 28 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 21, 2015

After a delayed harvest, the first shipments of Egyptian table grapes arrived in Europe in week 21.
May 27 , 2015

Norway: Logistics provider expands cold store facilities

Kloosterboer has recently acquired a 8,500-square-meter cold store built into the side of a mountain near Oslo.
May 27 , 2015

U.K: New Tesco range replaces carbs with vegetables

A major British retailer is tapping into a recent European and U.S. trend of providing shoppers with a 'simple option to lower carb intake'.
May 27 , 2015

Ecuadorian banana prospects looking up in U.S., China as exports grow

Ecuador has embarked on its second promotional campaign in China across 10 supermarkets, with promising first day results.
May 27 , 2015