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Spring Festival favors Chilean cherries

Volume for Chilean cherries may be down for the Chinese New Year but the fruit should perform well.
January 02 , 2014

Finding the right rootstock for balanced cherry production

Oregon cherry researcher Lynn Long has found promising results from two Russian roostocks.
January 02 , 2014

Year 2013 in Review - Second Half

It may surprise you to know what was the most read story on Fresh Fruit Portal in 2013.
December 31 , 2013

Nothing certain for U.S. apples in China

U.S. apples could soon regain access to China but the future remains unclear.
December 31 , 2013

Israeli partnership bears fruit for Indian growers

A collaborative centers of excellence program with Israel continues to gain traction in the Indian countryside.
December 31 , 2013

U.S.: Sun World refocuses efforts in South America

Two Sun World execs discuss plans to advance next generation grape varieties in South America.
December 31 , 2013

Dominican Republic hits banana export record

Phytosanitary programs have been attributed to aiding record banana exports for the Dominican Republic.
December 31 , 2013

Year 2013 in Review

By Fresh Fruit Portal editor Matthew Ogg "If fruits and vegetables are sold at bargain basement prices, can they still be regarded as desirable products in the eyes of the consumer?" This question from German Fruit Trade Association president Dieter Krauss gives the industry much to ponder as we enter 2014. When speaking prior to […]
December 31 , 2013

Year 2013 in Review - First Half

Chilean strikes and Dole's privatization bid were just two of the top stories in the first six months of 2013.
December 30 , 2013

Aldi announces bold growth strategy for U.S.

German retailer Aldi plans to spend US$3 billion to boost its presence in the U.S. market.
December 30 , 2013