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Australian govt reaches compromise on controversial backpacker tax
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the new 15% tax on temporary workers, with the bill now set to go to the Senate.
November 29 , 2016
Spanish avocado season off to sluggish start in Europe
The head of Sigfrido Fruits says prices in the Spanish market have been 'astronomical' over recent months, thanks in part to TV programs like MasterChef boosting consumption.
November 28 , 2016
South Africa: Litchi industry eyes future in Far Eastern markets
Derek Donkin says the industry is testing new cultuvars imported from the likes of Israel and Australia.
November 28 , 2016
U.S. weekly mango arrival volumes up nearly three-fold
The early start to Ecuador's mango season has been clearly reflected in U.S. weekly arrival volumes.
November 28 , 2016
U.S.: Northwest pear crop faces stiff competition with apples
Washington and Oregon's pear crop is down slightly on the five-year average, but the season has been boosted by plentiful clean and large-sized fruit.
November 28 , 2016
Young Entrepreneur: ChillSafe tech set for European continent
Thomas Williams of Coolsan Europe says the sachets can be applied in any sealed environment throughout the supply chain to reduce mold and bacteria while extending produce shelf life.
November 28 , 2016
South African lemon exports fall short of expectations
Smaller-sized fruit than expected in the Sundays River region led to the country's exports matching last year's level.
November 28 , 2016
Not golden but yellow: New apple brand launched at Interpoma
Japanese-bred Shinano Gold has shown promising results in northern Italy, where the new brand "Yello" has been developed with commercial planting now underway.
November 25 , 2016
Australia: APAL wins appeal against Pink Lady America
The Supreme Court of Victoria has determined Pink Lady America has "no right to use the Pink Lady trademarks registered in Chile".
November 25 , 2016
Peruvian raspberry production more than doubles in 2016
The head of Sierra y Sleva Exportadora believes raspberries may follow a similar path to blueberres in the country and see a rapid expansion over the coming years.
November 25 , 2016
