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EU avocado market conditions have been "marvelous", says Israeli exporter

Israeli avocado exports are expected to end up around 20% lower year-on-year for the 2017-18 season.
March 16 , 2018

U.S.: Weather troubles create "vacuum" in Mexican lime volumes

One supplier says the U.S. market has been "crazy" recently, and noted that fruit quality in general from Veracruz had been poor.
March 15 , 2018

U.S.: Phytelligence steps up HLB fight with new citrus rootstock licensing deal

"It is another arrow in their quiver to try and stave off proliferation of the disease."
March 12 , 2018

11 nations sign revised TPP in Chile

In a deal that brings "inclusive economic growth" to a population of 500 million people, attention was given to the environment, labor rights and even Mexican avocados in today's historic event.
March 08 , 2018

Israel: First EU-bound Maluma avocado exports could take place in 2018

Oren Wallach of Oren Nursery spoke during the eighth annual Maluma Day event currently taking place in South Africa.
March 08 , 2018

Chilean cherry exports skyrocket to surpass US$800M

China imported the lion's share but substantial upticks were also seen in the USA, South Korea and Ecuador.
March 08 , 2018

U.S.: California evaluates blueberry freeze damage

An industry representative says that the effects of the state-wide freeze would become clearer later this month.
March 07 , 2018

Opal apple to enter 'next period of growth' in Europe

Owners of the non-browning, scab-resistant apple have set a goal for volumes to hit at least 1% of the tonnage currently dedicated to Golden Delicious in Europe.
March 07 , 2018

Acquisitions drive massive profit growth for Total Produce in 2017

The Irish multinational faced less favorable market conditions in North America but overall its like-for-like revenue was still up 4%.
March 01 , 2018

Dutch supermarket opens world's first plastic-free aisle

"There is absolutely no logic in wrapping something as fleeting as food in something as indestructible as plastic."
March 01 , 2018