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Walnut consumption may boost mood in men, new research finds

A study from the University of Mexico has demonstrated a 'meaningful' improvement in the mood of young men after eight weeks of walnut consumption.
January 03 , 2017

Medfly larvae prompts U.S. action on Moroccan citrus imports

Just two months after an import ban was lifted, APHIS has reportedly raised concerns about fruit fly larvae from a key citrus-growing area in Morocco.
December 30 , 2016

Year 2016 in Review

By Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matt Ogg Cool as cucumbers, the world’s produce growers and traders hurtled through 2016 as per usual while the world moved into uncharted territory along what have now become well-trodden dialectics of indignation versus relief, fear versus vindication. Talking politics is something of a taboo in this industry but it […]
December 27 , 2016

Chile: Moderate damages from unusual Christmas rains

ASOEX reports minimal damages in most crops, but the unusual weather has meant a lot of blueberries won't be fit for fresh exports and will be destined for processing.
December 26 , 2016

WTO rules against Indonesian food import restrictions

The announcement is a significant victory for fruit exporters around the world, including the U.S. and New Zealand which brought the complaint to the trade body.
December 23 , 2016

Australia approves field trials for Panama disease-resistant GM banana

A regulator has authorized six hectares of open field trials in the Northern Territory for a period of five years.
December 23 , 2016

U.S.: California red table grape inventories exceed previous years

California table grape inventories have been reflected in the prices of imported Peruvian fruit.
December 23 , 2016

Opinion: The Colombian peace deal and produce exports

Matt Aaron of Andes Fruits Colombia seeks to give an in-depth answer to the common question in dealing with the South American country - "where is our fruit?".
December 23 , 2016

The Hass Horn: 2017 Avocado Outlook

Industry veteran Avi Crane gives his thoughts on expected Californian supply declines, in contrast to growth from sources like the Dominican Republic and Peru.
December 23 , 2016

NY State apple growers ramp up production of two new varieties

Crunch Time Apple Growers is expected to be in full production of its Cornell Univerity-bred varieties SnapDragon and RubyFrost by 2020.
December 23 , 2016