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Chilean clementine season sees greater volumes of early varieties
Despite the forecast volume decline, the clementine season is running slightly ahead of last year, in part thanks to a lack of rain over recent weeks.
May 28 , 2019
London Produce Show: How Fresh4cast is helping the fresh produce industry get smarter
The exhibitor provides solid data solutions to help customers more accurately forecast their harvest and market demand, as well as mitigate the potential for volatility, waste and inefficiencies.
May 28 , 2019
AUSVEG welcomes first female ag minister
Voicing the goal to "grow the value of Australian agriculture to $100 billion", AUSVEG CEO says the new minister will be able to help realize the industry's potential.
May 27 , 2019
NZ horticultural export value grows to NZ$5.5B
New Zealand horticultural exports grew significantly in value last year, with wine, kiwifruit and apples driving the increase to NZ$5.5bn from NZ$5.1bn the year before.
May 27 , 2019
U.S.: Florida expects "typical" avocado volume, delayed harvest
While the previous two seasons suffered the effects of Hurricane Irma, 2019's forecast predicts volume to be comparable to a "typical" year, with the promotional volume set to start in July.
May 27 , 2019
Argentine cherry industry set for bright future
Although Argentina's cherry exports remain low, the country is hoping to follow in the footsteps of its successful neighbor.
May 27 , 2019
Peruvian avocados: Greater early-season volumes mark "new trend" for industry
ProHass president Daniel Bustamante said this is due to newer orchards in the north coming online and extending the season.
May 27 , 2019
U.S.: Half of California cherry crop devastated by storms, says CFFA
The "silver lining" is that the season was already about two weeks late, meaning some mid- and late-season cherries that might have not been as impacted, says the association.
May 26 , 2019
FPAA slams Florida growers for rejecting Mexican tomato proposal 'before ink dried'
The FPAA's Lance Jungmeyer claims Florida's lost market share is largely due to "growers' lack of innovation compared to producers in the rest of the world."
May 24 , 2019
Spain: Start of Valencian summer fruit season "collapses" amid low demand
A Spanish farming association in Valencia says that the summer fruit season has got off to a terrible start, with stonefruit growers being met with very low demand by major retail chains in the European market.
May 24 , 2019
