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State of the Market - Week 8, 2015
Large Red Globe volumes from South Africa pushed prices down in Europe in week 8.
February 25 , 2015
Russian ruble devaluation hits pome fruit exporters in Argentina, Chile
Even though Russia cut off a large chunk of its apple supply last year with the import ban, South American shippers say the country is largely unable to pay good enough prices for their fruit.
February 25 , 2015
Aussie grower expects "balanced" citrus crop for 2015
"I’d prefer an average volume crop of good size to a massive crop of small fruit," says Seven Fields' Brett Jackson.
February 25 , 2015
China: AQSIQ puts U.S. citrus industry on notice
China's quarantine branches have been put on high alert for citrus imports from all U.S. growing regions.
February 25 , 2015
Argentina: San Miguel anticipates 'loss in competitiveness' this season
San Miguel aims to overcome complex challenges outside of its control for the processed and fresh citrus sectors.
February 25 , 2015
Australia: Reid Fruits fights for IP rights in China
An Australian cherry shipper is taking steps to tackle the counterfeiting of its brand in Asia.
February 25 , 2015
NZ industry hopeful for fruit fly eradication despite female detection
New Zealand authorities are said to be using sniffer dogs and improved x-ray surveillance on inbound luggage from Australia, following more fruit fly detections in Auckland.
February 25 , 2015
China: Zespri distances itself from Dalian Yidu
As a former employee continues to make damning claims against Zespri over its handling of a past fraud case, the company is cutting the cord with an importer implicated in a new one.
February 24 , 2015
California: China citrus import suspension means 'robust trade won't materialize'
There is as yet no indication as to when China's citrus import suspension on Tulare County might be lifted.
February 24 , 2015
U.S.: GM labeling would be 'as good as a ban', says critic
While one critic of GMO labeling says legislation would be a "Pandora's box" and hinder scientific development, the Center for Food Safety points to the success of transparency in GM-heavy Brazil.
February 24 , 2015
