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Strong volumes and sales lift start of Zespri kiwifruit campaign
Zespri's exports of gold kiwifruit this seaon are reportedly anticipated to be on par with pre-Psa levels at around 32 million trays.
June 11 , 2015
Capespan Asia & Golden Wing Mau team up to explore markets
Capespan is embarking upon a 'specialized initiative' with a China-based company in which it holds a 25% stake.
June 11 , 2015
Leading Israeli banana breeder to test varieties in Australia
The head of Israeli biotech group Rahan Meristem is reportedly 'certain' the company's materials will be helpful to Australian banana growers.
June 11 , 2015
U.S.: Stemilt introduces 'sweetest cherry brand on the market'
The season of a major U.S. cherry grower's new Skylar Rae-branded fruit will last for a month from mid-June.
June 11 , 2015
European fruit and vegetable consumption in decline
A Freshfel representative says it is 'urgent' to stimulate falling demand for produce in Europe.
June 11 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 23, 2015
Strong demand for clementines in the U.S. kept prices high in week 23.
June 10 , 2015
U.K.: Exotic salads increase share of lunchtime snack market
British supermarket Tesco says demand for leafy salads has grown at three times the rate of sandwiches.
June 10 , 2015
U.S. apple orchard fined US$2.25M for hiring 'unauthorized' workers
The exclusive grower of the Opal variety in North America has urged the industry to help fix the 'dysfunctional and broken' immigration system following a hefty fine.
June 10 , 2015
Spain reflects on strong avocado season
Although Spanish avocado growers have enjoyed record returns in the 2014-15 campaign, an industry warns productivity needs to be increased.
June 10 , 2015
Mandarins drive Uruguayan citrus growth
While orange production is set to slip by 6.5% this season, mandarin volumes are expected to be up by a quarter.
June 10 , 2015
