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U.S. easy peeler brands rank highly with moms, not kids

Wonderful Halos and Cuties made the top 40 in a recent survey of American moms, but weren't able to crack the top 50 with kids.
June 13 , 2017

Dutch “fruit from the wall” concept debuts at London Produce Show

Refrigeration, produce perishability and logistics around stocking up the machine are all challenges ahead for implementing the innovation.
June 13 , 2017

Chilean police nab gang of avocado thieves

PDI investigator Danitza Vargas said avocado theft was fairly common in the Los Andes area given current conditions for the crop.
June 13 , 2017

Late Egyptian table grape season 'worries' Italian exporter

A major Italian shipper is looking to branch out from the European market to the Middle East as competition increases.
June 13 , 2017

Portugal: Blueberry exports expected to catch up with raspberries

The head of Portugal Fresh says the country will soon carry out its first pome fruit exports to Mexico.
June 13 , 2017

U.S.: Northwest pear crop 10% down on five-year average

Harvest is expected close to historical average pick dates, which are later than the last two seasons.
June 12 , 2017

Italy's VOG reaches agreement to grow Crimson Snow apples

The variety's global rights-holder plans to have 550 hectares planted by 2022.
June 12 , 2017

Grupo Molina pioneers new state for Mexican table grape industry

Once completed the project could have a harvest capacity of 10 million boxes in an ideal market window for the United States.
June 12 , 2017

Spain: Valencian ag groups call for extension of glyphosate grace period

AVA-ASAJA hopes the EU will allow the world's most used herbicide in the market for another 15 years.
June 12 , 2017

Peru: Early season mandarin exports up 33%

Shipments to the European union have been up by more than 80% but North America remains the leading market.
June 12 , 2017