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Spain's fresh produce exports hit €7.5B in H1

Export value outpaced volume growth for the Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable sector in the first half of the year.
August 25 , 2017

Argentina: Mesopotamia forecasts rise in blueberry exports as season kicks off

An industry head says increased competition with Peru was a serious factor last year, but believes this season much of its production growth will go to China.
August 25 , 2017

Mulholland Citrus joins Sunkist

"We are honored to welcome this industry leader to Sunkist," says the cooperative's CEO Russ Hanlin.
August 24 , 2017

Shipping company launches Turkey-Qatar reefer service

The development comes a couple of months after several countries abruptly cut off trade and diplomatic relations with Qatar.
August 24 , 2017

New Aussie tissue culture system supplies "500 times more avocado plants"

UQ researchers have developed a new method for avocado plant propagation that could be vital in addressing plant material shortages.
August 24 , 2017

Chile to strengthen organic fruit market presence in Europe

A special recognition gives Chilean exporters "peace of mind" that their organic certifications will be accepted in the EU, says ASOEX president Ronald Bown.
August 24 , 2017

U.S.: Walmart takes on Amazon through Google Express partnership

"Ok Google, I'd like to order some groceries."
August 23 , 2017

San Miguel sends first ever Argentine lemon exports to Mexico

The exporter was also hoping to send its first ever lemons to the U.S. market - a prospect that now seems "practically impossible" this season.
August 23 , 2017

EU apple production to be even lower than forecast, says VOG head

On the positive side, however, he says "things are looking up" for VOG growers as market balance is restored.
August 22 , 2017

NZ: NutriKiwi partners make capital investments to boost Australia-focused JV

“One of our competitive edges is we only export Class A fruit to Australia," says a representative.
August 21 , 2017