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Recent frosts have minimal effect on Chilean table grapes

Uvanova's Carolina Cruz says a cold start to the spring means the table grape season should not begin quite as early as previously thought.
September 15 , 2016

California: Fillmore Piru expects lower lemon crop in 2016-17

David Fausset of Fillmore Piru Citrus discusses the Asian market and expectations for crops back home in California.
September 15 , 2016

First Peruvian blueberries to hit Chinese market in November

The head of Peru's AGAP says the imminent opening of the Chinese market is 'the news the blueberry industry has been waiting for'.
September 15 , 2016

Argentine Patagonia to offer cherry sourcing alternative for China

Carlos Stabile of Samconsult says an eventual opening will allow Argentina to complement Chilean supply, and also provide organic product if it's in demand.
September 15 , 2016

Vietnam edges closer to Australian dragon fruit market access

If the new export deal is accepted, shipments would likely take place between May and September.
September 14 , 2016

Bayer confirms US$66B takeover of Monsanto

After much back and forth, Monsanto and Bayer have entered into a deal that would form the world's biggest seeds and pesticides company.
September 14 , 2016

Aussie native citrus on show at Asia Fruit Logistica

Relative to its market impact, the Australia Fresh stand was buzzing at Asia Fruit Logistica with buyers interested in premium, niche and exotic products.
September 14 , 2016

Dole Chile granted license to grow Modi apples

Modi apples are on track to hit annual production levels of 30,000MT worldwide in a few years.
September 14 , 2016

NZ trials new postharvest taro treatment

Taro may be a hard vegetable to clean, but some New Zeland researchers believe they have now made a breakthrough.
September 14 , 2016

Peruvian avocado industry eyes strong future in Argentina

Argentina may not be a large avocado consumer, but with new market access Peru is hoping to drive up interest by way of promotions and tastings.
September 14 , 2016