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Strong US fruit outlook forebodes lower grower prices for apples, more
As United States fruit growers enter their spring and summer seasons, the USDA ERS is forecasting lower overall prices for domestic growers.
March 28 , 2024
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Citrus production and value continue to drop in Florida
U.S. citrus production is now dominated by California, accounting for 79% of total production, but that was not always the case.
March 28 , 2024
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Dole terminates Fresh Express deal under antitrust pressure
In a release Thursday morning, the company said the decision resulted from the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to pursue litigation to prevent the transaction.
March 28 , 2024
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Agronometrics Interviews: Perspectives from Fruit Logistica 2024: Herbert Widmann GmbH
Jan-Henrik zum Felde, Key Account Manager at Herbert Widmann GmbH, discusses blueberry markets and the company's global reach.
March 28 , 2024
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Guatemalan Hass avocados pass important APHIS hurdle
Guatemalan Hass avocados have achieved a significant step towards gaining access to the United States market.
March 27 , 2024
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New Zealand kiwifruit gets tariff relief under EU trade deal
The deal will remove tariffs on exports like New Zealand kiwifruit, and benefit the country’s meat and dairy industry.
March 27 , 2024
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The bigger picture of Trader Joe’s banana price increase
Trader Joe’s, known for its wide array of unique products and comparably low market prices, told FreshFruitPortal.com by email that the decision to increase the price by almost 20% was made because of cost changes.
March 27 , 2024
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Colombia’s CorpoHass allies with sustainability network CECODES
Through this collaboration, the sector hopes to implement “knowledge into tangible actions, driving economic growth, environmental conservation, and social progress within the country,” a release said.
March 27 , 2024
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Baltimore rescue continues, as distributors navigate new East Coast routes
President Biden said the government will work to rebuild the bridge as quickly as possible and expects the federal government to fund the construction.
March 27 , 2024
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Colorado will be first to hear arguments against Kroger-Albertsons merger
Colorado is one of eight states, along with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that has sued to stop the merger from occurring.
March 27 , 2024