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U.S.: WGA laments AB 1066 signing into law
The industry body's president Tom Nassif has accused California lawmakers of 'dismissing' economic reality through the signing of a new overtime law for agricultural workers.
September 12 , 2016
Vietnam's fruit imports soar with reduced tariffs
The value of Vietnam's fruit imports rose by more than a third year-on-year in the first few months of 2016.
September 12 , 2016
High expectations for Israeli avocado season in Europe
One major Israeli grower is increasing its 2,100 hectares of avocado production by up to 15% a year to keep up with demand.
September 12 , 2016
Australia: Piñata Farms picks first substrate strawberries
Queensland has had a tough strawberry season this year but a new growing method offers fresh optimism for one of the state's top growers.
September 12 , 2016
Chile: Honeycrisp apple difficult but "worth it", says agronomist
Chilean growers have found a ready market for Honeycrisp apples in North America where a price premium has so far justified the effort.
September 12 , 2016
U.S.: California start-up developing autonomous apple vacuum
A spin-out company of SRI International is hoping to solve the apple industry's ongoing labor shortage issues by automating the harvests.
September 12 , 2016
The Hass Horn: Numerous factors lead to undersupplied U.S. avocado market
Avi Crane has forecast U.S. avocado consumption within five years to be in the region of 4 billion pounds.
September 12 , 2016
Australia: Perfection Fresh, FruitMaster merge table grape businesses
The new merger will boost what is already Australia's top table grape exporter with new supply sources and varietal genetics.
September 09 , 2016
Chile: Hortifrut profits rise 26% in H1
Several factors including delayed harvests and improved pricing helped push up profits at Hortifrut in the first half.
September 09 , 2016
Argentina: Severe frosts hit key cherry-growing area
One grower expects production in Mendoza's Uco Valley to be greatly affected after experiencing temperatures well below freezing.
September 09 , 2016
