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Why marine insurance will be more unstable in the future
Mark Russel, head of cargo claims and large claims loss control at Gard, highlights the fact that global conflicts affect international trade and thus marine insurance, creating uncertainty about the future.
January 04 , 2024
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Agronometrics in Charts: A look at the U.S. table grape market
U.S. table grape imports for 2023-24 are forecast to rise slightly to 760,000 tons, assuming normal Panama Canal shipping volumes.
January 04 , 2024
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Patrick Mills named West/Canada retail promotion director for Idaho Potato Commission
Patrick Mills has joined the Idaho Potato Commission as retail promotion director West/Canada following the retirement of Kent Beesley.
January 04 , 2024
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Looking ahead at the effects of climate on Peruvian produce
This season, Peru was one of the most affected countries by the El Niño phenomenon, with export volumes of different fruits dropping after years on the rise.
January 04 , 2024
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IFPA highlights 10 key impacts in 2023
“We do so much more together as an association than any individual or company can do on their own,” says IFPA CEO Cathy Burns.
January 03 , 2024
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UF study - Can urban agriculture sow sustainable food production, resilient communities?
Urban agriculture could promote a positive influence on supplementing food supply, fostering water-quality improvements, potentially decreasing carbon footprints, promoting health benefits through consumption of fruits and vegetables.
January 03 , 2024
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Argentinian blueberry exports drop 25%
Regardless of the drop in volumes, prices were good for Argentinian producers mainly due to the fall in exports from Peru.
January 03 , 2024
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Westfalia ships first Australian avocados to India
Western Australia fits well into the Indian avocado imports calendar with fruit availability between November to March, complementing African import programs from April to November.
January 03 , 2024
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Grape exports from Piura, Peru drop 32% year-on-year
Piura will export below 20 million boxes this year, 10 million less than last season.
January 03 , 2024
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World table grape production projected up in 2024
Exports are expected to remain nearly unchanged at 3.7 million tons, with greater shipments coming from Chile and China making up for losses from Turkey and the U.S.
January 02 , 2024