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Trans-Pacific Partnership deal reached

One of the most significant regional trade deals in history has been agreed to by countries including the U.S., Japan and Australia.
October 05 , 2015

Chile: Fresh blueberry exports to rise by up to a fifth

The South American country's most important blueberry-growing region is set for a 35% spike in export volumes this campaign.
October 05 , 2015

Australia: Fenthion ban to come into effect

A Fruit Fly Action Group representative has labeled Australia’s regulatory system for agricultural chemicals a 'complete failure'.
October 05 , 2015

China: Typhoons and HLB widen Asian Citrus loss

China's leading orange producer removed more than 300,000 trees this year which were hit by citrus greening disease.
October 02 , 2015

South African avocado access for U.S., Japan 'not too far off'

Derek Donkin believes South Africa could soon have a year-round supply of avocados, but does not expect exports to be spread over all 12-months.
October 01 , 2015

Another record year for Chilean cherries

The Chilean Cherry Commission has stressed the need to ensure fruit arrives in export markets without quality problems.
October 01 , 2015

U.S.: Sun World expands international licensee list

Sun World's proprietary stonefruit varieties will now be marketed by six new partners from Israel, Australia and Chile.
September 30 , 2015

U.S.: Florida Citrus Mutual 'confident' of Oriental fruit fly containment

An industry representative says while there are good market prospects for fresh fruit, the same cannot be said for the juicing sector.
September 30 , 2015

U.K.: It's time for govt to wake up to 'obesity time bomb', expert warns

A professor has praised a retailer's plans to have candy-free checkouts from next year, but says the U.K. needs to learn from countries like France and Finland to cut childhood obesity.
September 29 , 2015

Strike upsets South African fruit packhouse

Several arrests have been made at violent protests involving a major South African pome fruit packing plant.
September 28 , 2015