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Italian apple growers assess frost damage
There is some disagreement as to whether last week's frosts were more or less severe than those experienced last year.
April 25 , 2017
Honduras: Fyffes distances itself from union worker attack
The head of a union at Melon Export was allegedly attacked by armed assailants along with his brother while on their way home.
April 24 , 2017
NZ avocado growers "significantly" impacted by recent adverse weather
An industry head says long-term effects from the heavy rain and wet soils might have made an impact on the trees for years to come.
April 24 , 2017
Chilean Kiwi Kiss exporter expects improved prices in 2017
Sizing may be down in general for the New Zealand-developed variety, but an exporter says quality, firmness and color are all positive.
April 24 , 2017
Australia: Piñata Farms to increase Honey Gold mango plantings
Strong domestic demand and record grower returns meant only a tiny fraction of the crop was exported this season.
April 24 , 2017
Major South African kiwifruit player goes for gold with new varieties
It may be a small industry, but its leading grower is betting on new cultivars to fetch better returns domestically and in Europe.
April 24 , 2017
ProHass: Further reductions likely for Peruvian avocado forecast
The total volume will still be higher than last season despite flood effects; some will just need to leave fruit on trees for longer.
April 21 , 2017
Fiji eyes increased produce exports with new irradiation facility
This project is expected to heavily benefit the 250 growers and 15 exporters of fruits and vegetables in the country.
April 21 , 2017
Slight drop for California table grape acreage
Statistics show Allison, Scarlett Royal and Krissy were the table grape varieties with the most new plantings in 2016.
April 21 , 2017
Cool Fresh, Capespan kick-start social projects in Eastern Cape’s citrus belt
The companies are working with Cape Town-based NGO Little Libraries to improve literacy in rural areas.
April 21 , 2017
