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Morocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce
Colombian physalis exports keep on growing
Shipments exceeded US$40mn for the first time last year
Big week ahead for South African citrus
Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry
Paraguay sees big jump in avocado production
Volumes growing by 25 per cent a year as more producers drawn by the fruit’s profitability
Belgian strawberry suppliers mark start of new season
The strawberry campaign is kicking off in Belgium, with the first sale of the season by BelOrta growers Colembie and Colemberry, and a day of activities planned by Hoogstraten
President of Fedefruta slams SAG budget cut
Víctor Catán said the cuts will put country’s plants and animals at risk
Brazil green lights Portuguese lemons
Portuguese agriculture minister announced change at last month’s Luso-Brazilian Summit
Trump backtracks on Mexican and Canadian tariffs – again
Move follows backlash from financial markets
Europe’s veg exporters “closely monitoring” US tariff situation
The potential impact of Donald Trump’s tariff wars remains highly uncertain, but for European vegetable exporters targeting the US market, much may depend on the availability of alternative sources
Philippines green lights South African table grape exports
Milestone is the culmination of ten years of negotiations
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MSC CEO sounds alarm over Trump plans to break China’s grip on shipping
Taxes on ships built in China would push up container rates, forcing a rethink on routes into the US, Soren Toft said
Inka’s Berries sends first blueberries to Taiwan
Shipment marks latest milestone in company’s international expansion
Contecon Guayaquil welcomes first direct service to Asia
Cosco’s WSA5 service is first direct connection between Ecuador and Asia via Port of Chancay
US imposes further tariffs on China
China’s countermeasures target US agricultural and food products
Rainforest Alliance unveils streamlined certification programme
The new streamlined certification will mean less complexity for farmers, says Rainforest Alliance, allowing them to focus on practices that matter most for people and planet
India streamlines import protocol for Spanish oranges
New rules allow cold treatment to be carried out during transit
Les Domaines celebrates Japanese first
Company ships first container of Moroccan Nadorcotts to Japan after opening of that market earlier this year
REO Veiling simplifies identity to REO
Belgian cooperative REO Veiling has changed its corporate identity to REO, accompanied by a new logo and company motto, ‘Together it tastes better’
Mexican F&V exports to US could fall by one-third with extra tariffs
Further taxes announced by Trump on imports of agricultural products would slash exports by 35.12 per cent says consultancy firm
Viveros California makes new raspberry variety available to all
Growers can now access Vica Alegría under a free marketing model