Andrew D

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Nonbrowning Arctic® Apples Set to Shake Up Apple Market Developed over the course of two decades, the nonbrowning Arctic® apple will finally become available in the U.S. in the next several weeks after facing and overcoming significant research, regulatory, and commercial hurdles.	October 26, 2017 Andrew D	Neal Carter, President and Founder of Okanagan Specialty Fruits and the Arctic® apple
Chilean Kiwifruit’s 2017 Season in Review <p><strong><em> </em></strong><em>Despite volumes falling 2.3% to 170,214 tons, Chilean kiwifruit exports had another successful season in 2017 due in large part to a strong performance in Europe and significantly higher pricing across all markets.</em></p>	October 18, 2017 Andrew D
Hortifrut to Acquire Peruvian Blueberry Business Talsa S.A. Chilean fresh berry giant Hortifrut announces its acquisition of the blueberry business of Peru’s Talsa S.A. in a merger worth $160 million, which will also see Hortifrut gain 1,450 hectares of blueberry farms, equipment, and facilities in Peru.	October 09, 2017 Andrew D
An Overview of Global Blueberry Production in 2016 Summary: Both highbush and lowbush blueberry crops experienced significant increases in production in 2016, driven by growth in South America, Europe, and Asia & Pacific. Planting acreage has skyrocketed in China, yet this has not been accompanied by equal growth in production. Nevertheless, the prospects of the blueberry industry in China and worldwide remain strong.	September 28, 2017 Andrew D	Cort Brazelton presenting at IBO Summit 2017: China
Robinson Fresh®, Green Giant™ Fresh, and Avocados in China Through their close and unique relationship, Robinson Fresh® and Green Giant™ Fresh have worked together to ensure success for Green Giant™ Fresh avocados in China. Key to this success has been consistent supply, consumer education, market diversification, and continued branding campaigns.	September 17, 2017 Andrew D	Robinson Fresh® at Asia Fruit Logistica 2017
Chile Optimistic for Cherry ‘Full Crop’ Scenario Over Next 5 Years Given ideal growing and climatic conditions, Chile expects its production and export of cherries to continue to rise dramatically over the next five years, with China to remain its most important destination and to even possibly increase its market share.	September 12, 2017 Andrew D
ChemChina finalizes massive $43 billion acquisition of Syngenta On June 8^th, 2017, the China National Chemical Corporation, or “ChemChina,” announced that it had completed the second settlement acquisition of the Swiss agribusiness Syngenta, the largest Chinese overseas acquisition to date, valued at $43 billion.	June 12, 2017 Andrew D
Chilean Kiwifruit and China: Keys to Continued Growth On May 31, Carlos Cruzat, President of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee, delivered an online lecture to subscribers of Produce Report’s WeChat fruit trade and industry discussion group on the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee, the Chilean kiwi industry, and export to and co-operation with China	June 06, 2017 Andrew D
China to Remain Key Market for Australian Macadamia Nuts in 2017 Produce Report conducted an interview with the CEO of the Australian Macadamia Society Jolyon Burnett and discussed the upcoming 2017 growing season, the importance of China as a market for Australian macadamia exports, and current marketing activities in China.	June 03, 2017 Andrew D	Jolyon Burnett, CEO of the Australian Macadamia Society
Chelan Fresh and Borton Fruit Announce Merger Chelan Fresh and Borton Fruit Announce Merger	May 11, 2017 Andrew D	Source: Chelan Fresh