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Exports of fresh potatoes rise in second half of 2019

Exports of fresh potatoes, which includes shipments destined for processing markets, saw a 9% increase in tonnage and almost 11% increase in value during the second half of 2019.

Feb 21, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Potatoes, #Exports

T&G Global to bring new blueberries to U.S., other markets

New Zealand’s T&G Global fruit company has entered into an agreement that will bring larger blueberries to export markets.

Feb 06, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Blueberries, #New Zealand, #Exports

Mission Produce start South African avocado partnership

Mission Produce Inc., Oxnard, is expanding its global avocado network with a partnership to market South African fruit to Europe and Asian markets, including China.

Jan 21, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Avocados, #South Africa, #Exports

Sunkist, other California orange shippers access Vietnam

Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers Inc. will be among California growers exporting navel oranges to Vietnam starting this season.

Jan 13, 2020 by Tom Burfield #Produce (General), #Oranges, #Vietnam, #Citrus, #Exports

Groups praise U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

As details of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement became known, agricultural associations and produce industry groups have commented on the deal.

Sep 26, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Exports, #Japan, #California Citrus Mutual, #Western Growers, #USDA

U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement stops tariffs on some produce

Japan has agreed to eliminate tariffs on a number of U.S. exports, including almonds, blueberries and sweet corn.

Sep 25, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Exports, #Cherries, #Nuts, #Broccoli, #Sweet Corn, #Blueberries, #Oranges, #Cranberries, #Japan

USDA leads trade mission to Canada

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leading a trade mission to Canada, with representatives from produce and other agricultural industries, in an effort to expand trade.

Sep 03, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Exports, #USDA

Apple group: No time to waste in repairing trade with China

With overall U.S. apple exports down 27% in the 2018-19 season, growers are bracing for a 10% increase on apples to China.

Aug 29, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Apples, #China, #Exports

California Giant strawberries available at first Costco in China

When China’s first Costco opened Aug. 27, California Giant strawberries were on display.

Aug 28, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Strawberries, #China, #Exports

Produce groups receive $ millions to offset tariffs, trade barriers

The USDA named 49 recipients of Agricultural Trade Promotion funds — designed to spur new export markets for growers hurt by tariffs and other trade disruptions — including 11 produce industry groups.

Jul 19, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Exports, #USDA, #China