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Australia: Fruit imports hindered by pre-clearance withdrawal, claims AHEIA chief
"I certainly see it presenting difficulties to our trade relationships," says AHEIA CEO Dominic Jenkin.
October 06 , 2017
Rainfall in Chile likely to affect cherry production, says expert
Pollination and fruit set could be hindered in many cherry orchards due to the weather, but overall a good season is still expected.
October 06 , 2017
U.S.: Good volumes, prices expected as California kiwifruit season kicks off
The industry's volumes of gold varieties could double to half a million tray-equivalents this year.
October 06 , 2017
Positive signs for upcoming U.S. Pink Lady season
The head of Pink Lady America noted Southern Hemisphere imports in 2017 seem to have been lower than previous years.
October 05 , 2017
Canada: "Very unusual" cherry season for Jealous Fruits
The company is undergoing an aggressive expansion plan with production set to triple within five years.
October 05 , 2017
U.S.: NIFA to distribute US$48M for specialty crop grants in FY2018
The amount builds on the US$400 million granted to date through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI).
October 05 , 2017
Australia: AgPick harvesting system aids seasonal worker management
A technology developed in Adelaide has facilitated the move to directly contracting seasonal workers at a leading Queensland fruit farming operation.
October 05 , 2017
Opinion: 10 big shifts in the U.K. fresh produce market
From a new-look ready meal, to exotic fruits, to fashionable foodies and the newly available Squaffles and Snowbergines, the U.K. fresh produce market is experiencing some huge changes.
October 05 , 2017
The Packaging Pitch: Ikigai, what's your reason for being?
Marketing and branding guru Lisa Cork looks at a Japanese word and what it may mean for many fresh produce professionals.
October 04 , 2017
U.S.: Port of Virginia opens up for South American produce imports
The port is the newest member of a USDA pilot program allowing imports including blueberries and table grapes from Peru and Uruguay.
October 04 , 2017
