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State of the Market - Week 16, 2015
Preference for national apples in the U.S. became apparent as Chilean volumes increased in week 16.
April 22 , 2015
Argentine pomegranate exporter doubles shipments
A few weeks of rainfall at the start of a company's pomegranate harvest did not dampen an 'extremely positive' season.
April 22 , 2015
SanLucar receives €4M loan to develop Tunisian raspberries
A Spanish produce group with a strong focus on German-speaking markets has received a boost to its North African raspberry production.
April 22 , 2015
NZ: Zespri plans SunGold kiwifruit splash in Germany
Zespri has planned promotional activities in Berlin, Hamburg and Düsseldorf to spread the word about SunGold kiwifruit.
April 22 , 2015
Chilean port workers strike over lack of labor reform consultation
Feeling ignored by their government over labor forms, a range of Chilean unions have started a one-day strike in the port, mining, forestry and construction sectors.
April 21 , 2015
U.S. Supreme Court rejects human rights abuse claims against Chiquita
Chiquita had a victory in court yesterday for one case, right as a new one had just opened with allegations of "pesticide showers" in Guatemala.
April 21 , 2015
Three new raspberry varieties set for release in Chile
One of three new Chilean raspberry varieties grows earlier than the standard cultivar and has a high Brix level.
April 21 , 2015
U.S.: Robotic strawberry harvester 'mimics human behavior'
The owner of Wish Farms has a strawberry-picking robotics project that even his competitors are investing in.
April 21 , 2015
Turkish cherry producer dodges frost scare
Despite industry concerns a recent cold snap might hamper Turkish cherry production, one grower is expecting higher volumes.
April 21 , 2015
Human trial to test broccoli sprout extract's cancer-fighting properties
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) scientists are investigating the 'green chemoprevention' properties of a molecule found in broccoli sprouts, cabbage and kale.
April 21 , 2015
