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U.K.: Fresh produce could be “left to rot” at borders, warns Sainsbury’s boss
He says that as the clock counts down to the official Brexit date of March 2019, retailers will strongly be making this point to government officials.
September 05 , 2017
Unintended effects of NAFTA rejig could be "quite dramatic", says Driscoll's CEO
Kevin Murphy says a potential streamlining of anti-dumping laws would have a "chilling effect" on everybody.
September 05 , 2017
NZ: MPI trialing holograms at Auckland Airport to tackle biosecurity threats
Traveler education is at the core of a new scheme which seeks to avoid scares like the Queensland fruit fly detection that occurred in 2015.
September 04 , 2017
U.S.: California set for lighter pomegranate crop
An industry representative says U.S. market prospects are good for the season that got underway in August.
September 04 , 2017
Taste Australia to appeal to varied palates at Asia Fruit Logistica
Building on an already "substantive presence" at the Hong Kong fair, the rebranded Australian delegation is boosting its participation by around 30%.
September 04 , 2017
T&G Global gains exclusive commercialization rights for new blueberries in Australia
The agreement will give the company the rights for 16 varieties in Australia, developed by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research and Fall Creek Farm and Nursery of Oregon, USA.
September 01 , 2017
Brazil: Itaueira reduces melon plantings amid ongoing drought
The company is boosting its partnership with Dutch fruit supplier HillFresh, which will now be its exclusive distributor for Northern Europe.
September 01 , 2017
U.S. Northwest pear season gets underway with 'aggressive' marketing plans
The crop is slightly up on last year, with generally smaller sizings that are likely to favor exports.
September 01 , 2017
U.S., Canadian produce companies unite to support NAFTA modernization
The group is concerned, however, that negotiations could be used to impose new trade barriers instead of eliminating them.
August 31 , 2017
Chile forecasts huge rise in cherry exports for 2017-18
The world's biggest cherry exporter is estimating volumes will increase by more than half.
August 31 , 2017
