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Turkish cherry industry eyes strong future in China with improved export protocol
The world's largest cherry producer recently secured what it says is a much more favorable protocol for exports to one of the world's largest import markets.
July 12 , 2019
Del Monte forms new product development team
Del Monte says the team will be able to better serve its consumers and also integrate its Mann Packing group into its ongoing product development processes.
July 12 , 2019
Argentine fruit industry welcomes export tax reduction
Industry actors say the 25% drop in Argentina's controversial export tax is "without a doubt a favorable step" that will benefit the sector and boost competitivity overseas.
July 12 , 2019
Avocado, coffee and citrus ‘threaten global food security’
A recent study, looking at 40 years of data, claims that Western appetites for foods like avocados, coffee and citrus fruit are threatening global food security.
July 12 , 2019
Colombia: TR4 suspected on two banana farms
Two Colombian banana farms are under quarantine due to their suspected infection with Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), FreshFruitPortal.com understands, although there has been no official confirmation by Colombian authorities.
July 11 , 2019
South Africa: Citrus industry hopeful for resolution to port crisis as operator takes action
The South African citrus industry has been greatly affected by numerous issues in the country's ports over recent weeks, but with the port operator taking action against its employees and meeting with government representatives, it is hopeful that a resolution is near.
July 11 , 2019
Australian table grape season in China "outstanding", says Frutacloud
Australia increased its table grape exports to China this season and saw its 9kg package of Autumn Crisp table grapes hit record-high-sales of US$101.
July 11 , 2019
EU-Mercosur trade deal increases risk of banana oversupply, says Canary Islands group
The Association of Banana Producers of the Canaries has voiced concerns about potentially high volumes of banana imports from Brazil in the future, which it says will likely further push down prices.
July 11 , 2019
State of the Market - Week 27 2019
In the U.S., prices of imported lemons were on the up, but the opening prices of oranges from Chile and South Africa were way down compared to last year.
July 11 , 2019
U.S.: Organic apples and pears see bump in sales, says Domex
Specifically, Superfresh Growers says organic apples experienced a 5% growth in national sales while organic pears fared even better, with sales up 7%.
July 10 , 2019
