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Sorma Group brings major innovations to Interpoma

PRESS RELEASE CESENA - As always, the Sorma Group will be a major player at the biennial Interpoma show. The leading international fruit and vegetable weighing and packaging system Group will be at stand D24/12 in sector CD, where visitors to the specialist apple industry exhibition will be able to view the company's latest innovations and […]
November 17 , 2018

New Zealand's largest cocaine bust found in banana shipment

The cocaine, which had arrived in August and was destined to be distributed in Australia, was replaced with an inert substance so that police could control the delivery.
November 17 , 2018

U.S.: Sheehan Genetics to start licensing grape varieties directly

The owner of the Sheegene collection of grape varieties has announced that its long-standing U.S. exclusivity agreement with Williams Nurseries has expired.
November 16 , 2018

Chilean citrus exports soar by 32% in 2018

All the major citrus categories saw double-digit growth this season, which was described by an industry body as one "of great contrasts."
November 16 , 2018

Chile expects slightly lower fresh blueberry exports, strong frozen market conditions

An industry representative says that volumes are expected to ramp up this month and commented that while some plantations have been affected by the recent hail the full impact is yet unclear.
November 16 , 2018

Study: Risk of scale insects being exported with Colombian avocados is limited

Writing on behalf of the World Avocado Congress taking place in Colombia next year, Takumasa Kondo and Jasmín Adriana Muñoz talk about a recent study they carried out looking into scale insects.
November 16 , 2018

Californian citrus industry may have "quality product well past the 4th of July"

The industry is not short of challenges, but growers have found encouraging signs in the fields and are looking at new ways to raise the category's profile at home and abroad. 
November 16 , 2018

Fruitday co-founder Loren Zhao presented with Trailblazer Award at Amsterdam Produce Summit

The Trailblazer Award recognizes 'discovery, courage, innovation and execution of an idea that advances the fruit and vegetable industry.
November 15 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 45, 2018

Blueberry prices fell in the U.S. in week 45 on the back of rising Southern Hemisphere supplies.
November 15 , 2018

Chile: 'We haven't seen a weather phenomenon like this since 2003', says Fedefruta

Fedefruta has estimated the total economic losses related to Monday's severe hailstorm will reach at least US$200 million.
November 14 , 2018

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