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Spanish growers ring alarm bells over citrus greening
The Spanish citrus industry has demanded immediate steps to prevent the spread of an insect known to carry huanglongbing (HLB), a disease it claims could have "almost apocalyptic" impacts on the sector.
March 18 , 2019
Aussie produce industry sets ambitious goals for sustainable packaging
A new group representing Australia's leading fresh fruit and vegetable companies has set a goal to make produce packaging 100% recyclable.
March 18 , 2019
U.K.: Major industry players snap up the next generation of talent at The Fresh Careers Fair 2019
Some of the biggest names in fresh food and drink connected with hundreds of skilled job seekers at the annual recruitment event in London on Wednesday.
March 18 , 2019
Australia expecting best quality almond crop in a decade
In addition, pundits believe the inventory at the end of the U.S. marketing year in August 2019 will be similar to that of 2018
March 15 , 2019
Greenyard to unlock "untapped potential" with transformation plan
The plan, which comes in response to "continuing market pressure", is expected to deliver a REBITDA improvement of €20 million for 2019-20 but will likely result in job loses.
March 15 , 2019
South Africa: Consecutive record citrus crop expected amid lemon, soft citrus uptick
Late-maturing mandarin varieties in particular are showing strong growth in plantings and expected exports, which are forecast to be up 19% this season year-on-year.
March 15 , 2019
U.S.: Avocado shoppers show "unique demographic profile", says HAB
A new study by the Hass Avocado Board is based on household purchase data from the IRI Consumer Network TM and details “who” is purchasing avocados in each region of the U.S.
March 15 , 2019
Vienna's unpredictable vegetable orchestra
This is Vienna’s Vegetable Orchestra: a 10-piece ensemble from the city of Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart that plays music with instruments made entirely from fresh produce.
March 15 , 2019
State of the Market - Week 10, 2019
Table grape prices fell almost across the board in the U.S. in week 10, while in Europe there were price increases for red and white seedless.
March 15 , 2019
T&G apple harvest underway amid expectations of bumper NZ crop
Most apple exports have traditionally been sold into the U.K. and U.S., but that is changing as Asia and the Middle East emerge as key markets.
March 14 , 2019
