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South Korean fruit, tree nut imports continued upward trend in 2017
While the volume of the U.S.'s shipments to South Korea dropped 1% last year, they rose 12% in value.
January 25 , 2018
Kenyan avocado supplier "very happy" with export ban
A representative of Selina Wamucii says he "looks forward to a time where the export standards requirements will be strictly enforced such that a ban will be unnecessary."
January 25 , 2018
EFSA reviews study of citrus black spot-causing pathogen in Europe
A recent study into one of the fruit industry's most divisive topics has received a lukewarm response from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), criticizing its methodology and conclusions.
January 25 , 2018
Chile: Per-kilo kiwifruit returns rose by a fifth during 2017 season
The rise was largely attributed to a scarcity of supply in the Northern Hemisphere at the start of the season, along with lower exports from New Zealand.
January 25 , 2018
NZ: MPI proposes irradiation protocol for Australian grape imports
Australia already uses the treatment method for a wide variety of produce items exported to New Zealand.
January 25 , 2018
Australia: Suspected fruit fly larvae detected in Tasmania
The suspected larvae were found in backyard apricot trees in Spreyton in the state's northwest and on Flinders Island.
January 24 , 2018
Australia: TR4 suspected on third Queensland banana farm
A sample has been taken from a Tully Valley farm that is in close proximity to the two confirmed infested properties.
January 24 , 2018
Opinion: How an Eastern U.S. cold front spawns wind in Oaxacan mango orchards
Crespo Organic's Nissa Pierson says there will likely be slightly less fruit from the Oaxaca region during the start of February, but expects an increase from Chiapas.
January 24 , 2018
Australian nectarines "100% improved on last year" for second Chinese campaign
After a frustrating debut last year, lessons have been learned and growing conditions have been in the Australian industry's favor for the current season.
January 24 , 2018
Chile: Former Fedefruta head named as new ag minister
Antonio Walker has a long history in the fruit industry, and has been a strong proponent of a shift toward new varieties and increased cooperation.
January 24 , 2018
