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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

Q&A: Inaugural Arctic Apple campaign wrapped up quickly

Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) founder Neal Carter says consumers "overwhelmingly agreed" the market's first genetically modified apples tasted great, describing them as sweet and crispy.
January 24 , 2018

State of the Market - Week 3, 2018

A rise in Mexican avocado shipments to the U.S. generated price pressure for the commodity on the West Coast.
January 24 , 2018

Pacific nations reach deal on revised TPP agreement

The 11 remaining members expect to sign the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in March.
January 24 , 2018

Kenya temporarily bans avocado exports

The ban on Hass is due to be lifted in March and follows a shortage of the fruit in the country that has sent prices soaring.
January 23 , 2018

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