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Australian Federal Govt offers Tasmania grant for fruit fly fight
The grant is on top of AUD$9 million in funding for a plant pest surveillance network and projects to demonstrate area freedom and boost market access.
March 07 , 2018
U.S.: NMB launches new mango branding strategy
The new approach comes at a time when mangoes are on a "fantastic trajectory, with volumes and consumer acceptance growing year over year".
March 07 , 2018
South Africa: Day Zero for Cape Town may be avoided, claims DA leader
Agri SA is pleased about the news but emphasizes the drought "is by no means over".
March 07 , 2018
Calavo starts 2018 "in fine form" with record Q1 results
Sales and gross margin dollars rose sharply in the company's fresh and Calavo Foods segments.
March 07 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 9, 2018
Chilean nectarines started to dominate the Chinese market in week 9 while the country's cherry campaign drew to a close.
March 07 , 2018
First commercial trials of 'Yello' apples garner positive feedback
Positive responses have been seen in Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
March 07 , 2018
U.S.: California evaluates blueberry freeze damage
An industry representative says that the effects of the state-wide freeze would become clearer later this month.
March 07 , 2018
Moroccan citrus production set to rise in 2017-18 despite weather troubles
In November last year the Citrus Growers Association said high temperatures would likely result in a 15-20% crop reduction to around 2 million MT.
March 07 , 2018
Mexico: Normal start date expected for Sonora grapes after warm winter
Mexico's leading grape-growing region last year managed to reduce the proportion of fruit shipped to the U.S. to the lowest-ever level.
March 06 , 2018
Australia: No new fruit fly detections outside Tasmania control areas
Tasmania cannot be declared fruit fly free again until 12 weeks after the last detection of fruit flies and larvae.
March 06 , 2018
