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Chilean pears expected to enter China in 2019

Chile exported 151,000MT of pears in 2016-17, but less than 1% of those were shipped to Asia.
July 10 , 2018

U.S. has launched "biggest trade war in economic history", says China

The 25% duties, which went into effect at 12:01 am EST, prompted quick retaliation by Beijing.
July 06 , 2018

U.S.: Central American pineapples fetch low prices in 2018

Prices did not see the typical arc that has characterized the first halves of previous years, which could in part be explained by greater volumes of Costa Rican fruit.
July 06 , 2018

China vows not to fire tariff shot ahead of U.S. as implementation date looms

Both countries have said they would implement US$34 billion work of tariffs this Friday, but a 12-hour time difference would give China the edge.
July 05 , 2018

U.S.: Arctic ApBitz dried apple slices "extremely well received" on Amazon

The product is made from genetically modified non-browning Arctic Golden apples, developed by Canadian biotechnology company Okanagan Specialty Fruits
June 29 , 2018

Opinion: Kroger shoots itself in the foot by forcing new 90-day payment policy on produce suppliers

Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor asks whether CEO Rodney McMullen has the courage to demand the mistake be corrected?
June 28 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 25, 2018

Prices of U.S. apples rose in the Mexican market in week 25, partly as the result of the newly implemented tariffs.
June 28 , 2018

Asia the main driver behind increasing apple consumption worldwide, report finds

The IndexBox report also found that Russia remains the largest market for imported apples and that China is continuing to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer.
June 27 , 2018

First red-flesh Kissabel apples harvested in Southern Hemisphere

Ifored consortium members including Unifrutti, Dutoit, and Montague have picked the first fruit being grown under trials, amid hopes of a commercial crop within three years.
June 25 , 2018

AgroFresh and Del Monte team up to expand reach of banana freshness technology

AgroFresh says its RipeLock system can help retailers boost banana sales by keeping the fruit yellow and fresh for longer.
June 25 , 2018