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Kiwifruit harvest kicks off across New Zealand

The head of NZKGI says while the harvest was delayed by wet weather in many areas, most of the growers can 'roll up their sleeves and get picking and packing.'
March 13 , 2017

U.S.: Sun Pacific's Bob DiPiazza to transition to advisory role

The industry veteran worked as managing consultant and then president of sales and marketing for the California-based company.
March 13 , 2017

U.S.: Record lemon sales boost Limoneira's revenues in Q1

The company is raising its earnings guidance range for the fiscal year, thanks to in part to a "positive pricing outlook" for avocados.
March 13 , 2017

NZ: Kiwifruit industry veteran honored for pioneering work

The kiwifruit industry's Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal has been awarded to Dr David Steven, recognizing his work on orchard chemical spraying.
March 13 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Allesbeste's avocado trellising trials

Those with a keen eye and knowledge of avocado production will be able to make their own interpretations of these photos from South Africa.
March 13 , 2017

Income jumps for Del Monte Pacific in Q3

The 77% rise in net income was partly attributed to "strong sales" in the Philippines and S&W Asian markets.
March 13 , 2017

Fresh Fruit TV: Can avocados be trellised like apples?

With an avocado variety that lends itself to trellising, tests so far have shown higher packouts but there are still many lessons to be learned from the experiment.
March 13 , 2017

Leading Aussie banana grower adopts avocados to offset TR4 risk

L & R Collins is set to plant 10,000 trees of a ‘Hass-type’ avocado, which is unusual in the furthest northern reaches of Queensland agriculture and could tap into a lucrative market window.
March 13 , 2017

South African table grape exports to end above earlier forecasts

SATI says weather conditions were "the best seen in many years" with little to no rain in the main growing areas during the harvests.
March 13 , 2017

South Africa: Citrus exports forecast to rise across the board in 2017

Exports of Valencias, lemons and grapefruit are all expected to increase by between 14-19%.
March 10 , 2017