Packer newsbreak - Aug. 28

This Aug. 28 edition of The Packer Newsbreak sponsored by:
Well-Pict Berries
Simonian Fruit Company &
Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association

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DLF International to move into citrus packing
VERO BEACH, Fla. - DLF International Inc.'s move into a packinghouse transforms the citrus marketer into a grower and packer. Go here for the story

Brazil may limit mango exports to U.S.
The dollar's depreciation, the Brazilian real's appreciation and high shipping costs mean Brazil's mango exporters may cut back sharply on volumes to the U.S. Go here for the story:


Duda vows faster, fresher lemon shipments
Oviedo, Fla.-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. plans to ship about 500,000 cartons of lemons from its new facility in Guemez, Mexico, this season. Go for the here story:


Mushroom prices offset lower sales volume
Fewer mushrooms were sold in the U.S. this season, but because of higher prices, the value of the crop was largely unchanged from a year ago. Go here for the story:


Loblaws promotion backs local produce
Brampton, Ontario-based Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is giving Canadians what they want - local produce. Go here for the story: