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Zespri: "It's certainly been a busy year for us"
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has had an action-packed recent few months. FreshFruitPortal.com caught up with David Courtney, chief grower and alliances officer, to hear about the biggest developments so far this year and for a season update.
July 25 , 2019
Chilean kiwifruit exports to Europe tumble, continue to grow to Far East
The Far East has almost overtaken Europe as Chile's leading export market this season, amid a huge year-on-year drop in shipments to the latter.
July 25 , 2019
USDA authorizes Moroccan raspberry imports
The decision comes three years after the USDA proposed rule to allow raspberry imports from the North African country.
July 24 , 2019
Mexico: Taco lovers cry foul over restaurants' guac bait-and-switch
According to The Guardian, a number of Mexican taquerias have begun to substitute squash in their guac recipes, which reportedly results in a similar end product.
July 24 , 2019
Mission Produce reveals avocado 'size interchangeability chart'
Expanding on its Foodservice AvocaDOs and DON’Ts guide, the new chart is a practical tool that breaks down avocado yield by size and preparation.
July 24 , 2019
Hortifrut CCO Felipe Juillerat leaves company
PRESS RELEASE Due to the continued growth of our company during the last few years and aligned with our new strategic objectives, Hortifrut enters into a new stage of development where it has defined strengthening our marketing platforms in a decentralized manner and specifically to each market. For this reason we want to communicate that […]
July 24 , 2019
The Idaho Potato Commission partners with Mexican retailer to create Potato Lover’s Month
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) recently partnered with Mexican retailer Calimax for a four-week promotional campaign to introduce Idaho Potatoes to the Mexican consumer.
July 24 , 2019
Groundbreaking plant gene discovery could lead to more resilient crops, say scientists
By promoting a relationship between plants and beneficial fungi, scientists say it could be possible to make plants resistance to drought and pathogens, and improve their nutrition intake.
July 24 , 2019
World's leading lemon exporter gains access to Indian market
India, a rapidly growing lemon consumer, is expected to receive the first shipments next year, following the signing of protocols on a recent trade mission.
July 24 , 2019
EU: Spanish citrus group labels South African mandarins' high prices "absurd"
The organization says that over recent days prices of South African Clemvilla (a.k.a Nova) mandarins have in some cases reached levels that are four times higher than Spanish clementines in the "disastrous" 2018-19 campaign.
July 24 , 2019



