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U.S.: Shipley Sales founder passes away
Robert Shipley is said to have been the first to commercially produce the seedless watermelon.
May 26 , 2017
EU stonefruit market suffering from "collapse", says Spanish grower group
An "unusual" rise in temperatures in April and May forced many growers to harvest their fruit earlier than normal.
May 26 , 2017
Opinion: Fair Trade mangoes deliver flavor and impact
Fair Trade USA's Gesner Cledo Nozil explains how the program is delivering real benefits to small-holder Haitian mango farmers.
May 26 , 2017
High hopes in Italy for Canadian table grape market prospects
Italian fruit industry leaders discuss phenomenal growth for different crops in the Canadian market in recent years, and the challenges and benefits of new protocols.
May 26 , 2017
Zespri enjoyed "remarkable" kiwifruit season in 2016-17
The marketer has given the low-down of its financial results and per-hectare returns in what was a challenging but successful season.
May 26 , 2017
Australia: Perfection Fresh secures rights to Israeli mango varieties
Trial plantings have been established in Queensland and the Northern Territory, and both varieties are responding well to the Australian climate.
May 26 , 2017
Video: Apple Analytics with Domex Superfresh Growers
In the following video courtesy of Domex Superfresh Growers, director of marketing Mike Preacher discusses the impacts of retail promotions on apples sales in recent weeks, while also noting incredible sales in the organic category:
May 25 , 2017
AccuWeather forecasts beneficial rain for Chile, drought for Colombia
AccuWeather's forecast for this Southern Hemisphere winter may help growers in the Southern Cone but farmers in the Colombian Caribbean and Northeastern Brazil may struggle with dry conditions.
May 25 , 2017
U.S. organic food sales hit record US$43B in 2016
Organic fruit and vegetable sales grew at triple the rate of total produce sales, according to an OTA report.
May 25 , 2017
U.S.: California approves additional funds to fight HLB spread
The CCM says HLB-infected trees are being found at an "alarming rate" in residential areas in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
May 25 , 2017
