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Sweet potatoes from Central America to sustain Europe’s growing appetite
The first containers of sweet potatoes grown in Central America are en route to the U.K. as part of a new campaign which will see year-round supply of the tuber in Britain.
May 22 , 2017
Sutherland Produce to sell “world’s most expensive” cherry gift box in China
As a promotion for its upcoming cherry deal the group has made a slight deviation into the world of precious metals.
May 22 , 2017
"Dual opportunity" for global blueberry industry, says Brazelton
The author of an IBO report has highlighted some significant changes the global industry is experiencing.
May 22 , 2017
U.S.: Arctic Apple set for commercial launch following successful trials
Neal Carter says he couldn't have dreamt up better results for the recent market testing and expects volume to increase at least four-fold on a yearly basis.
May 22 , 2017
U.S.: Interest "takes off" for HLB-tolerant mandarin variety
When the Sugar Belle was launched in 2009 and planted by a single grower, no one knew about its greening tolerance.
May 22 , 2017
Another Florida port joins cold treatment pilot program
Port Canaveral is the latest to join a program designed to bring South American fresh fruits into the U.S. Southeast.
May 19 , 2017
Costa Rica orders suspension of Del Monte pineapple project
The announcement this week came shortly after another decision that's set to affect the pineapple industry - a ban on the use of herbicide Bromacil.
May 19 , 2017
Stonefruit, cherries among biggest European frost casualties
A Dutch private fruit consultant believes there will be significant European market effects for plums, apricots and cherries.
May 19 , 2017
Chilean citrus grower finds the bright side from recent weather problems
After six years of drought, one of the SAN's directors would rather have blocked roads and flooded orchards than no rain at all.
May 19 , 2017
Brazil exports more limes to EU
Lime exports to Europe, and espeically the Netherlands, have been inccreasing at a faster rate than the category in general.
May 19 , 2017
