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China to destroy 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries
More than 24,000 tonnes of fruit transferred out of port of Nansha this week
Topian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
Avocados “unfairly scapegoated” says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
ICTSI will be “strong and reliable partner to Transnet”
The court dispute between ICTSI, Transnet and Maersk over Durban Container Terminal is finally moving to a conclusion
Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
South African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
Itaueira and MBR Company join forces in Mideast export push
Together they will export Rei melons to GCC countries
Argentina’s Port of San Antonio Este sees big drop in fruit shipments
Volume of pears loaded from the port down significantly this season, despite Argentine exports rising overall
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
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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
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