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Upcoming season looks peachy for South African stonefruit
A steady increase in planting area and good weather conditions have contributed to a bullish export crop forecast in South Africa.
October 20 , 2015
Fyffes invests US$45M in melon, banana expansion
Fyffes could see its U.S. melon import capacity grow by a quarter this upcoming season, thanks to new investments in Central America.
October 20 , 2015
U.K.: Tesco launches initiative to fight food waste
By cutting out part of the packing process, British retailer Tesco claims it has found a way to add up to two extra days of shelf life for a range of produce items.
October 20 , 2015
HLB detected in northeastern Mexican state
The Asian citrus psyllid has been found in three citrus orchards in a Mexican region bordering the U.S. state of Texas.
October 20 , 2015
Taiwan contributes US$1M to Honduran avocado plant project
Taiwan is to provide the majority of funding for a project in Honduras that is expected to vastly increase avocado production.
October 20 , 2015
U.S.: California Walnut Board to launch national TV ad campaign
A major TV, print and digital advertising campaign is anticipated to deliver 4.5 billion impressions to U.S. adults.
October 20 , 2015
Peru expects positive mango season despite El Niño threat
Peru's mango industry body says production could reach as high as 140,000MT this campaign.
October 20 , 2015
Dominican Republic blocks Florida produce imports
Oriental fruit fly detections in California and Florida have led to one Caribbean nation restricting agricultural trade with the two states.
October 20 , 2015
Australia: Dongfang shares up 25% on first day of trading
Now listed on the ASX, one of China's largest citrus growers may consider Australian acquisitions and marketing the country's fruit back home.
October 19 , 2015
Canadian election 2015: From PACA to 'Eat Well Plate'
The average Canadian probably won't be thinking about fruits and vegetables as they go to the polls today, but their vote could have a significant impact on the produce industry.
October 19 , 2015
