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U.S.: Shoppers spend more overall when buying avocados, study shows
Avocados have been shown to have a strong multiplier effect for retail spending in the United States.
September 29 , 2015
Australia: Piñata Farms joins 'Pick Right. Feel Bright!' campaign
A leading fruit grower has joined PMA Australia-New Zealand's ‘Pick Right. Feel Bright!’ initiative ahead of National Nutrition Week next month.
September 29 , 2015
Australia: Queensland growers call for wholesale market price transparency
Producer organization Growcom has called for real time price information as part of its submission to the Federal Horticulture Code of Conduct review.
September 29 , 2015
China: Pagoda aims to reform weakening domestic produce industry
The chairman of a major Chinese retailer believes there could be a 'continual fall' in local growers' competitiveness if action is not taken.
September 28 , 2015
South Korea a 'standout success story' for South African citrus
South Africa is making the most of grapefruit market access in South Korea, leading to a boom in shipments this year.
September 28 , 2015
U.S. blueberry prices stay strong despite Peruvian volume surge
A flood of Peruvian blueberries over recent weeks has failed to dampen what a Giumarra representative describes as 'skyrocketing' prices.
September 28 , 2015
Strike upsets South African fruit packhouse
Several arrests have been made at violent protests involving a major South African pome fruit packing plant.
September 28 , 2015
U.S.: Watermelon a "foodservice powerhouse", claims NWPB
Research has shown watermelons are one of the fastest growing fruits on U.S. salad menus.
September 28 , 2015
Brazil set to open for Peruvian citrus
A Peruvian diplomat believes the country will have a good marketing window in Brazil once citrus imports are permitted.
September 28 , 2015
Mexico: Scientist uses plant hormone crystals to grow larger fruits
A process used to prepare malt for beer has been successfully applied to fruit to improve certain characteristics.
September 28 , 2015
