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Avocado-related injuries increasing in NZ
A rising number of people are also being treated for 'avocado hand' in the U.K., where a leading surgeon last year called for warning labels on the fruit.
January 16 , 2019
U.S.: "Extreme amount" of rain to soak California
Two important lemon- and avocado-growing regions are set to receive the greatest amount of rainfall.
January 15 , 2019
U.S.: Limoneira posts record revenues for 2018
CEO Harold Edward says he expects strong lemon pricing to continue throughout fiscal 2019, along with increased production across the business.
January 15 , 2019
China: Dongfang announces record citrus harvest
The major citrus producer is expecting a sharp uptick on its 2018 Navel orange volumes, and a minor rise for tangerines.
January 15 , 2019
Chile: Weekly cherry export volumes likely to see sharp drop
Manuel Alcaíno of Decofrut also expected that the Chinese market would react positively to a new varietal mix new now arriving.
January 15 , 2019
Panama: Del Monte subsidiary to export first bananas in coming weeks
A batch of 4,000 boxes of fruit grown on a 'reactivated' plantation is due to be shipped to the U.S. market on Feb. 18.
January 15 , 2019
Fruit in Charts: The winners and losers of 2018 (Part 1 of 3)
Two fruits saw averages prices more than 40% higher in the U.S. market last year compared to 2017.
January 15 , 2019
Global Cherry Summit tickets, booths selling out fast
As the world's global industry gears up for the second edition of what is set to be another excellent Global Cherry Summit, those interested in attending are advised to secure their place at the table to avoid missing out.
January 15 , 2019
U.S.: Romaine safety not impacted by shutdown, says LGMA
The Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement says the industry has "significantly stepped up efforts" to improve safety following last year's outbreaks.
January 15 , 2019
With first Argentina cherries en-route for China, industry seeks to diversify arrival channels
Argentina is using this first season to test the waters of the Chinese market, but is planning on arriving with greater volumes for the entire season next year.
January 15 , 2019
