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U.S. gains Chinese market access for all apple varieties
Bilateral talks between the USDA and AQSIQ have led to China granting market access for all apple varieties from all U.S. apple-growing regions.
January 26 , 2015
First Mexican blackberries and raspberries arrive in China
Both Driscoll's and Naturipe have capitalized on China's recent opening for Mexican berries.
January 26 , 2015
Blowdowns hit northern Peruvian banana plantations
Although 500 hectares of banana plantations in Peru have been hit by winds, diseases are a more pressing concern.
January 26 , 2015
Argentina: CAFI reaches pay deal with farmworker union
While the Argentine union UATRE agreed to a 35% pay rise, another syndicate representing packers is still in talks.
January 26 , 2015
Australia: Costa Group closes two grape farms
A Costa representative cited a 'changed industry and market conditions' as one reason why the company has decided to reduce its 'grape farming footprint'.
January 26 , 2015
Former Dole executive to lead Chiquita
Former Dole man and European juice industry leader Andrew J. Biles is the new CEO of Chiquita Brands' banana and pineapple businesses.
January 23 , 2015
U.S. apple listeria hysteria spreads in South East Asia
Vietnam is the latest country to take a tough stance on certain U.S. apples to prevent a listeria outbreak spreading internationally.
January 23 , 2015
Indian eggplant growers should follow mango industry lead, says IARI
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute's Anand Singh discusses what's next in overcoming EU bans on produce imports.
January 23 , 2015
Q&A: Southern Hemisphere pome fruit crop in focus for the U.S., Canada
Fruit distributor Oppy sees opportunities in a Northern Hemisphere apple market that "would appear oversupplied at first glance", while the pear import outlook is looking "pretty rosy".
January 23 , 2015
Laser Food to zap into South Africa, Latam
With Laser Foods' newfound 'global structure', the company says 2015 is going to be a transformational year.
January 23 , 2015
