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Dutch onions notch winter export record

The country saw export volumes soar 22.6% over the period, with Senegal, Brazil and the U.K. as the leading markets.
July 29 , 2016

Innovation: Homegrown avocados with the AvoSeedo

Even the laziest of home gardeners will be able to produce their own avocado trees with just a pit and the help of AvoSeedo products.
July 29 , 2016

U.S.: Del Monte Foods launches new fruit cup snacks

The company has launched its fruit cups for adults with "unexpected flavors" and the support of lifestyle blogger Katrina Bowden.
July 29 , 2016

Australia: Foreign body detection robot trialed on Queensland farm

A Gatton vegetable farmer is hopeful the robot RIPPA will provide a cost effective solution to a labor-intensive problem.
July 28 , 2016

Chile: Recent rain eases drought pain in Coquimbo

The provinces of Elqui, Limarí and Choapa have accumulated three meters (9.8 feet) of snow in the year to date.
July 28 , 2016

U.S.: Western Growers opens new HQ

WGA has officially unveiled its new headquarters in Irvine, California, bringing a series of offices all under one roof.
July 28 , 2016

Houston, no problem for South African citrus

South African summer citrus sales have skyrocketed in the U.S. Midwestern and Gulf states.
July 28 , 2016

U.S.: Ocean Mist innovates to sell more summer artichokes

As proprietary seed technology has allowed Ocean Mist Farms to produce artichokes year-round, the company will be giving retailers new options to help boost sales.
July 27 , 2016

Uruguayan blueberry sector gears up for Chinese access signing

Upefruy's Marta Betancur discusses the Chinese protocol and blueberry production expectations for the season ahead.
July 27 , 2016

EU produce imports on the rise

Avocados, kale, garlic and bell peppers were among the exceptional performers in the first four months of 2016.
July 27 , 2016