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Peruvian avocados with sunblotch detected in Chile
Chilean growers hope lab results will give weight to their appeal to prevent unfettered access for Peruvian avocados.
August 18 , 2014
U.S.: another record year for Pink Lady apples
Washington State Pink Lady volume is not just up by 14% this year, but movement has been strong week-on-week.
August 15 , 2014
Peruvian pomegranate exports to more than double in 2014
Peru's pomegranate industry sees rapid growth in production and exports, but the increase is impacting on prices.
August 15 , 2014
Greek stonefruit farmers need new markets as soon as possible
The clock is ticking for 9,000MT of Greek stonefruit in cold storage with nowhere to go after the Russian embargo.
August 15 , 2014
Quality focus could pull Dutch industry through rough times, says ABN AMRO
An agri-food economist looks at the Dutch boom in certain produce items prior to tensions between Russia and the Ukraine, and what approach is needed from here.
August 15 , 2014
Mexican agricultural institute warns of avocado industry's eco impacts
The INIFAP in Mexico has raised concerns the avocado sector is causing rapid deforestation in one state.
August 15 , 2014
U.S.: Chiquita board rejects Brazilian offer
Banana workers and advocacy groups had raised concern that a Brazilian takeover would set back 15 years of progress. Luckily for them, Chiquita is not recommending the deal to its shareholders.
August 14 , 2014
More market stabilization measures on the cards, says EU Ag Commissioner
To tackle challenges from Russia's food import ban, the EU will implement a faster market monitoring service and new stabilization measures for fruits and vegetables.
August 14 , 2014
California: Western Growers applauds US$7.5B water support proposal
A multi-billion dollar package to improve California's extensive water system will now to go public vote after it was approved by lawmakers.
August 14 , 2014
When there's a will there's a way
Speculation is mounting about the unofficial exports of some European Union-grown fruit to Russia despite the embargo.
August 14 , 2014
