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South Africa citrus volume up from 2022
The latest estimate for the 2023 South Africa citrus is 165.6 million cartons, which is 800,000 more than last year.
June 01 , 2023
Brazil presents world’s first yellowing-resistant orange variety
The disease, also called citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC), has plagued Brazilian orchards since the 1980s. It can be spread by insect vectors or contaminated seedlings.
June 01 , 2023
AgroFresh announces additions to its Apple Complete portfolio
AgroFresh is hosting a virtual webinar to announce new addition to it's “Apple Complete” portfolio on June 1, 2023, at 11:00 am EST.
June 01 , 2023
Marketing campaigns for Chilean green kiwifruit in the U.S. kick-off
While the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee is projecting a 14% year-on-year decrease in volume, fruit quality is expected to be superior.
June 01 , 2023
DiSilva Fruit anticipates strong summer citrus volumes
The company’s offerings include Mandarins, Navels and Lemons in 3lb and 4lb consumer packages as well as standard citrus cartons.
May 31 , 2023
LatAm banana industry fighting Fusarium RT4
The Fusarium RT4 fungus has a confirmed presence in 20 Latin American countries, with the sector’s main players calling it “the industry’s biggest challenge”.
May 31 , 2023
Australian fruit-picking robot could help ease labor shortages
Eve is becoming increasingly popular, with its creators receiving dozens of calls and requests for live demonstrations in the U.S., Europe and all over the world.
May 31 , 2023
Grapa preparing early harvest grape varieties
The firm shared that the ARRA Sugar Drop, a white seedless variety, is looking very good throughout, with “ripening even earlier than usual and reaching high quality”.
May 30 , 2023
Indian produce market brings new sights and distinctive smells
Crowded and noisy Chennai is home to almost nine million people on the southeast coast of the subcontinent.
May 30 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: Peru witnesses a 37.5% uptick in blueberry production in Q1 of 2023
The U.S. remains the main market for Peruvian blueberries, with more than 152,000 tons exported in the 2022-23 season
May 30 , 2023
