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Mexico: Berry association says industry not affected by U.S. border delays
Aneberries says the industry has not been negatively affected by the delays crossing the U.S. border over the last couple of weeks, despite local media reports that sales had been significantly impacted.
April 18 , 2019
Jazz apples off to Japan to Jazz up Golden Week
PRESS RELEASE Around 550 cartons of crisp JAZZ™ apples, fresh from the orchards of Hawkes Bay, are winging their way to Tokyo in Japan in time for the country’s biggest celebration – Golden Week, following this season’s New Zealand JAZZ™ harvest. The apples will be kept at zero degrees in the cargo hold of the […]
April 18 , 2019
U.S.: Western Growers' new directory to serve as marketplace for agtech startups
The interactive directory aims to connect growers with agtech start-ups, allow these start-ups to reach potential investors, and provide useful data to the public.
April 18 , 2019
Japan: Pair of premium mangoes sell for record US$4,500
The mangoes, called Taiyo no Tamago (Egg of the Sun), fetched the sum in the season’s first auction at a local wholesale market earlier this month.
April 18 , 2019
U.S.: Dole inks deal for executive office in uptown Charlotte
The agricultural company has reportedly signed a lease for 15,265 square feet at 200 South Tryon, taking the full sixth floor and half of the seventh
April 17 , 2019
Australian Table Grape Association to hold field days in support of spray rig advances
Inspired by a local grower's invention, the field days will give farmers the opportunity to share spray rig advances and gain insight into cost-effective designs.
April 17 , 2019
South African stone fruit industry to enhance presence in France
PRESS RELEASE Hortgro Pome, the organization representing South African stone fruit producers, has decided to organize a promotional operation this season on the French market. This pilot programme took place on 28th and 29th March at Rungis, the World's largest wholesale market for fresh produces covering a population of more than 12 million consumers, with […]
April 17 , 2019
South Africa: Citrus volumes could end up lighter than forecast, exporter warns
Though it was initially projected that the country would export a record-breaking 137 million boxes of citrus fruit this year, there are concerns that adverse growing conditions could affect total volumes.
April 17 , 2019
Mexican berry growers' sales dip amid U.S. border delays
Longer wait times at the border have meant that a lot of fruit is arriving to its destination with little remaining shelf life, while mangoes have also suffered similar problems.
April 17 , 2019
Peru expects 20% uptick in produce exports this year
Fresh fruit and vegetable exports rose by 9% in the first two months of the year to US$662, with table grapes making up half of that figure.
April 17 , 2019
