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Positive trial results for disease-resistant basil variety
Field-production of new downy mildew resistant basil varieties has yielded positive results, promising the herb-industry some much-needed relief from this debilitating disease.
May 10 , 2019
U.S. ends tomato suspension agreement, will impose 17.5% tariff on Mexican imports
The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Tuesday that the country had ended the 2013 agreement with Mexico and said tariffs could be refunded if a subsequent investigation finds no unfair pricing.
May 07 , 2019
U.S.: Vanguard expects new grape varieties next season following Peru packhouse upgrade
The company has continued to invest in its Ica packhouse, including moving from single to multiple shifts for the upcoming season to accommodate the increased volume.
May 06 , 2019
Experts analyze biggest challenges facing Chile at Global Cherry Summit 2019
With numerous high density orchards being planted in the world's top cherry-exporting country, volumes are set to soar to even greater heights over the coming years.
May 02 , 2019
Bananas in Charts: U.S. market supplies hit five-year low
Weather-related issues in some of the market's biggest suppliers - including Guatemala and Costa Rica - have led to dramatic reductions in volumes that are illustrated in the charts.
April 30 , 2019
U.S.: California Strawberry Commission promotes new harvesting technology, reports dip in season volumes
With the struggle of finding an adequate labor force, the California Strawberry Commission aids advances in automated harvesters as a potential solution for the future; meanwhile, the state's strawberry volumes fall below last year's record-breaking figure.
April 29 , 2019
NZ govt reinstates produce restrictions after another fruit fly is found in Auckland
While restrictions on the movement of produce have been put back in place as a precaution, Biosecurity New Zealand doesn't believe there is evidence of a breeding population in the area.
April 26 , 2019
U.S.: California's blueberry crop to be "significantly larger" than last year's, says CBC
The head of the California Blueberry Commission Todd Sanders expects blueberry volumes to be up 30% from last year and 10-15% compared to a typical season in the state.
April 23 , 2019
U.S.: 'Apples are often on the tariff carousel', says Washington Apple Commission
The threat by the U.S.'s northern neighbor means that four of the six top apple export markets of Washington State - where around 80% of U.S. apples are produced - have either threatened or implemented new tariffs on U.S. apples over the last year.
April 15 , 2019
U.S.: Avocado price spike 'largely the result of undersupply', suppliers say
Representatives from various companies along the supply chain in Mexico and the U.S. say the biggest price rise in a decade was heavily to do with the dynamics of supply and demand, rather than the threats to close the border.
April 05 , 2019
