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Canada updates label requirements for table grapes

Canada will require listing sulfur dioxide on food labels in the list of ingredients for fresh table grapes.
April 17 , 2024

South Africa begins first avocado export campaign to China

The increase of food imports from Africa is part of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plan, also discussed at last year’s BRICS summit, to deepen China-South African relations on issues of mutual interest. 
April 16 , 2024

Precision breeding aims to make better, more resilient strawberries, blackberries

Scientists throughout the southeastern United States are using precision breeding to help farmers bring food to your table.
April 16 , 2024

South Africa launches second WTO dispute against EU citrus regulations

The present action looks to “protect the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in the local citrus industry,” an official South African government release stated.
April 16 , 2024

Chile: Systems Approach for table grapes vital to compete in US market

Chilean exporters and authorities expected to have the protocol approved for the 2023-24 season, but an issue related with the Free Trade Agreement between Chile and the EU is holding it back.
April 16 , 2024

The evolution of the US mango market in charts

Peru's mango export season is drawing to a close after a dramatic decline in volumes while Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua are currently at the forefront of harvests and packing.
April 16 , 2024

Table grape prices spike in US after difficult season for Peru

The main destination for Peruvian table grapes was the United States, accounting for 46% of the total share, with a little over 29 million boxes received. 
April 16 , 2024

Florida blueberries peak during ideal market window

At the end of last year, the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) projected 2024 would bring production back to the levels witnessed over the past decade in the state.
April 16 , 2024

Arctic Gala, GM non-browning apple, approved by Canadian officials

April 15 , 2024

Mexican avocado company ordered to pay reparations in labor case

The violations relate to “employer interference” in union affairs aimed at hindering the free development of the union's activities.
April 15 , 2024