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South Africa forecasts rise in table grape volumes
SATI has forecast volumes to grow by 5-9% year-on-year thanks to 'an expected return to normal berry and bunch development' and increasing hectares of new cultivars.
November 11 , 2016
New study reveals potential mango role of maintaining gut health
Mango supplementation has been found to prevent the loss of beneficial gut bacteria often induced by a high-fat diet.
November 11 , 2016
U.S.: Equitable Food Initiative ‘not just another certification’
Early adopters have found the one-stop shop scheme isn’t just helping with compliance but also raising productivity through its leadership team approach at the production level.
November 11 , 2016
Local Kenyan assembly blocks Del Monte lease renewal
A Planning Committee chairman has said the company should set aside 1,000 acres for public use before renewal.
November 11 , 2016
Europe: EC boosts ag promotion budget to €133M
The European Commission will spend €133 million co-financing several programs next year, with many targeting China, the Middle East, North America, South-East Asia and Japan.
November 11 , 2016
Rising Peruvian blueberry supply not a problem for Chile, says Hortifrut exec
A major Chile-based multinational is forecasting exports of more than 17,000MT and 5% annual growth in the coming years.
November 11 , 2016
Australian nectarine exporters upbeat about China as season kicks off
The head of Summerfruit Australia estimates a fifth of national nectarine production could be sent to China this season if everything goes well.
November 10 , 2016
Plum job for Serbian grower in the EU
A Serbian grower has made inroads in the Netherlands with plums he claims have a more "natural flavor" than a lot of the competition in the market.
November 10 , 2016
Exports down, inventories up for California table grapes
As the California table grape season nears its end, inventories are higher than in the last two years with the majority made up of red seedless varieties.
November 10 , 2016
Peruvian golden berry exports soar
The country's physalis exports through September were valued at US$2.4 million, marking an 82% year-on-year rise.
November 10 , 2016
