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ASOEX accusations are "not true", says Zespri

"It’s clear Mr Bown sees kiwifruit as competing against only other kiwifruit in the international marketplace, while we at Zespri see our competition as the entire fruit bowl."

Avocado innovator Greencell ahead of curve on sustainability

Greencell's Matthew Churchill discusses the company's latest innovation in avocado packaging, the trend toward organic, and the upcoming London Produce Show.

Peruvian fruit & veg exports grow by more than a third during 2018

Exports of grapes and mangoes rose by around a third over the period, while blueberries more than doubled.

U.S.: Farmers advocate a stronger farm bill in Washington D.C.

The National Farmers Union office hosted an event with an overview of the House Farm Bill proposal, H-R 2, and farmers union's priorities for the legislation.

U.S: California avocado crop likely to be down on forecasts, says CAC

Tom Bellamore says there were heavy supplies from Mexico during April, but he expects a positive remainder of the campaign for California.

New JV to market NZ-developed robotic apple packer globally

The technology, which identifies and places the apples in their trays, has the ability to safely handle up to 120 fruit per minute.

U.S.: Slow start for California cherry season

Lighter crops than last year are expected in both California and Washington following a cold spring.

U.K.: Asda-Sainsbury's merger "not good news" for banana suppliers, says NGO

Banana Link, however, notes that there is a potential upside to the proposed deal between the two major chains.

State of the Market - Week 18, 2018

The first shipments of Chilean clementines to the U.S. took place during week 18.

U.S.: New disease-resistant basil variety addresses critical industry problem

Three men with a long-standing connection to basil teamed up to bring about a disease-resistant variety to an industry wrecked by downy mildew.