Post Archive
California: CCM and Bayer CropScience work together to fight HLB
Citrus greening disease has not yet been found in the state's commercial citrus groves, and the California Citrus Mutual is working hard to keep it that way.
November 03 , 2016
Weather issues dent Chilean cherry export forecast
While Chile's current export estimate of 20-21 million boxes is lower than hoped for, the industry is expected to see another year of high returns this season.
November 03 , 2016
Chile: ASOEX head accuses Zespri of anti-competitive practices
The president of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association claims New Zealand should not be allowed to be part of the TPP due to the 'legal privileges' granted to Zespri.
November 03 , 2016
USDA drafts PRA for Indian table grape imports
U.S. authorities have identified 14 organisms present in India as candidates for risk management if grape imports are to be permitted.
November 03 , 2016
Misfits ugly produce program takes grower adjustment, says Robinson Fresh
The ugly truth is that six billion pounds of fresh produce goes unused in the U.S. each year.
November 03 , 2016
Raspberries at "critical juncture", says Driscoll's exec
"I can’t think of any other crop in California that’s going to be as impacted as raspberries," says Soren Bjorn.
November 02 , 2016
Honeycrisp offspring variety to reach 2,000 U.S. stores this season
Honeybear Brands' Pazazz variety is clawing its way into a saturated market for new apples.
November 02 , 2016
Fresh Del Monte profits up despite banana sales decline in Q3
The group's avocado, fresh-cut and pineapple lines drove financial performance during the period.
November 02 , 2016
Importer to address key Chinese retail trend at PMA Fruittrade
An executive of QunFeng Fruit Chain says the price factor has fallen sharply down Chinese consumers' priority list.
November 02 , 2016
Argentine cherry shipper loses entire production to hail
A grower in the Neuquén region has lost 1,000MT of the fruit, following he describes as an 'unprecedented' weather phenomenon.
November 02 , 2016
