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Abundant flowering bodes well for Chilean cherry deal, says expert
Avium technical director Carlos Tapia expects the season could be running 7-10 days earlier than last year.
September 26 , 2016
U.K. fresh-cut pioneer thrives through 'culture of interdependence'
The founder of Blue Skies explains how he built a company that 'transcends notions of class and status' and generates a culture of mutual respect.
September 23 , 2016
Levarht hopes for Dutch pepper entry in China next year
To date, Dutch peppers have been competing with supply from mainland China in Hong Kong.
September 16 , 2016
California avocado rep "cautiously optimistic" for Chinese access
The global avocado industry is betting on growth from China and other nearby countries, but how the fruit will be consumed is another matter entirely.
September 09 , 2016
South Africa: We need more women in agriculture, says DAFF award winner
The winner of South Africa's Female Entrepreneur 2016 award says part of her secret is getting up early in the morning and working with passion.
September 01 , 2016
U.S.: Michigan set for record apple crop amid high-density planting focus
Michigan's apple growers are being encouraged to plan now for future advances in harvesting robotics, which one expert says could come 'sooner rather than later'.
August 31 , 2016
Mexican avocado industry responds to illegal deforestation reports
APEAM and the Michoacán government have made an action plan to establish limits to expansion of the state's avocado-growing area.
August 22 , 2016
Temperature fluctuations may impact Spanish avocado season
Sigfrido Molina of Sigfrido Fruit is cautious about harvest forecasts, but is upbeat on pricing ahead of the season in October.
August 19 , 2016
U.S.: Del Monte Foods launches new fruit cup snacks
The company has launched its fruit cups for adults with "unexpected flavors" and the support of lifestyle blogger Katrina Bowden.
July 29 , 2016
China finds first case of "kiwifruit rot" in NZ shipment
The Tianjin Entry-Exit Inspection Bureau said it was the first interception of its kind in China, with potential to cause "incalculable damage".
July 20 , 2016
