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Peru: Westfalia subsidiary sends its first avocados to India
The shipment marks a milestone for the Peruvian industry in an import market that has so far been developed mostly be New Zealand exporters.
September 21 , 2017
Tesco partners with suppliers to tackle food waste
Major fresh produce companies such as G's and Greenyard are included in a list of 24 suppliers that have joined forces with retailer Tesco to reduce food waste.
September 21 , 2017
U.S.: UC Davis settles lawsuit with two strawberry breeders
The settlement marks the end to a long-running dispute involving scientists who have bred numerous popular varieties currently grown in California.
September 21 , 2017
Hurricane Maria pummels banana crops in French Antilles
The storm is also expected to impact the Dominican Republic, after which it is forecast to head north over the Atlantic.
September 20 , 2017
U.S. share of Japanese lemon market decreases
Japanese lemon imports increased over the first seven months of the year, with Chile taking a bigger market share.
September 20 , 2017
Opinion: Finding workable solutions for produce in an online world
"Remember that where there is a new challenge, there is also a new opportunity if we seize it early," says marketing expert Bev Oster.
September 20 , 2017
U.S.: California orange harvest set for later start, says CCM
Joel Nelsen says the production drop this season is largely due to the drought and a stifling regulatory environment.
September 20 , 2017
Australia: Piñata exec sees "good timing" for new varieties amid strawberry glut
No grower wants to experience a tight labor supply or excess fruit in the market, but Australia's strawberry farmers are dealing with both these issues right now.
September 18 , 2017
Photo Gallery: Substrate strawberry visit - Piñata Farms
Take a look at Piñata Farms' trial of BerryWorld cultivars on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, using techniques that are relatively new for the Australian strawberry industry.
September 18 , 2017
The rapid rise of Brazilian Hass avocados
Through the formation of a national grower association, Brazil's largest producer and exporter is aiming for production to hit 15,000MT by 2020.
September 18 , 2017
