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U.S.: Michigan Apple Committee funds new research projects
In hopes of improving its industry, the board has approved new 11 research projects to study multiple angles of apple production and sales.
April 05 , 2019
South Africa: Maluma Symposium has 'become a highlight on global avocado calendar'
An organizer of the variety-specific two-day event says Maluma is now reaching an"inevitable production scale where market resistance is becoming less and less".
April 05 , 2019
NZ: Seasonal labor shortage declared for Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry
As of today, overseas visitors can apply to vary the conditions of their visitor visa to allow up to six weeks of seasonal work in kiwifruit in the major production region.
April 04 , 2019
U.S. citrus production 'rebounding from previous-year lows', says USDA report
The crop is forecast to be up 31% this season, reflecting an expectation for expanded production in all major commodities, except lemons, and overall larger crops in the four major producing states.
April 04 , 2019
Huge increase in Chilean D'Agen plum exports to China leads to market collapse
The plum variety has traditionally been sold on the processed market, but exports of fresh fruit to China have increased dramatically over the last couple of years.
April 04 , 2019
U.S. labor hearing tackles produce industry challenges
After “Securing the Future of American Agriculture” hearing, US committee is commended for its solution-oriented stance in ensuring the produce industry has the legal workforce it needs.
April 03 , 2019
U.S.: Border closure threat sends Mexican Hass avocado prices through the roof
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to close the southern border are proving to be a windfall for Mexican avocado producers, with prices up 34% on Tuesday and remaining unchanged on Wednesday.
April 03 , 2019
Sweeki Green kiwifruit season starts in Chile, holds promise for foreign markets
With high hopes for its green kiwifruit brand, the Origine Group consortium plans to sell 2,000MT of Italian fruit and the same volume again from its Chilean members.
April 03 , 2019
U.K.: Asda overtakes Sainsbury's as second-largest supermarket
The Walmart-owned group managed to increase its market share to 15.4% in the 12 weeks to March 24, according to figures from Kantar.
April 02 , 2019
Australia: Queensland govt boosts TR4 funding, calls for banana industry cost-sharing
The state government has granted over US$8 million in funding to aid the TR4 Management and Containment Program, but has asked that the banana industry help manage costs starting this July.
April 02 , 2019
