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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
Westfalia to start exporting avocados from Mozambique
The South Africa-based company says the avocados are expected to reach maturity 'at a time of key shortage in the market'.
November 25 , 2016
North America: "This is what a mature blueberry market looks like", says Brazelton
Cort Brazelton of Fall Creek discusses slower blueberry planting and consumption growth in North America, and offers insights into where opportunities may lie as certain periods get more saturated with volume.
November 25 , 2016
Ecuadorian company develops near-year-round table grape production
Agrícola Pura Vida says the climate it in which it grows table grapes give it huge advantages over the U.S. an Chile, as the harvest extends for 10 months a year.
November 25 , 2016
Spain: Huelva growers turn focus away from strawberries
While the planted surface area of strawberries in a key Spanish growing region fell this year, there have been gains for all the other berry categories.
November 25 , 2016
Interpoma: EU MEP calls for more crop insurance, more associations
New EU regulations may incentivize farmers to form associations and get crop insurance, while a U.S.-inspired model for pesticide approvals may also be on the cards.
November 24 , 2016
IG International launches Belgian Conference pear in India
The head of India's leading fruit supplier says extensive promotional and educational campaigns are being carried out in the country.
November 24 , 2016
