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Israel gears up for early grape harvest

'Low returns' and 'political issues' were two reasons given why Israeli grape exports have decreased significantly over recent years.
May 20 , 2015

Brazil sets date to lift Argentine pome fruit ban

Brazil plans to reopen the market to Argentine apples, pears and quince this season, but not as soon as its neighbors would like.
May 19 , 2015

U.K.: Mango on the menu at No. 10 Downing Street

A British MP has delivered a box of Alphonso mangoes to the Prime Minister in appreciation for his help in lifting the Indian import ban.
May 19 , 2015

Weather, exchange rates favor strong China-bound export deal for Aussie citrus

Australian citrus growers are upbeat for the season ahead with the first shipments set to arrive in mid-June.
May 19 , 2015

Chile: Copiapo grape exporters aim to surpass 10 million boxes next season

Northern Chilean grape growers are working at full tilt to recover productivity in the wake of flood damages.
May 19 , 2015

Higher yields and demand to lift British strawberry season

Although the British strawberry deal has started 10 days later than last year, expectations are high for a strong campaign.
May 19 , 2015

Russian food watchdog reveals update on fraudulent produce imports

Russian authorities have been blocking an average of more than 1,000MT per month of plant-based products coming through Belarus.
May 19 , 2015

Peru: Asparagus volumes spear through Camposol Q1 profits

Camposol's earnings took a nosedive in the beginning of 2015, partly due to lower volumes of certain key crops and rising costs.
May 18 , 2015

Turkish citrus company declares bankruptcy with US$78M debt

The devaluation of the Russian ruble has hit a major Turkish citrus exporter hard, with debts owed to a large number of companies and workers.
May 18 , 2015

Large Argentine pome fruit exporter goes bust

One of Argentina's top 10 apple and pear companies is to open structural reorganization proceedings, with some US$5.4 million of debt.
May 18 , 2015