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India: Maharashtra table grape exports surge 20% this season, could break record
Exports are likely to surpass the previous year’s level as there is a rise in the output of export-quality grapes this year, following conducive weather in key growing areas of Maharashtra.
April 05 , 2019
U.S.: Michigan Apple Committee funds new research projects
In hopes of improving its industry, the board has approved new 11 research projects to study multiple angles of apple production and sales.
April 05 , 2019
South Africa: Maluma Symposium has 'become a highlight on global avocado calendar'
An organizer of the variety-specific two-day event says Maluma is now reaching an"inevitable production scale where market resistance is becoming less and less".
April 05 , 2019
NZ: Seasonal labor shortage declared for Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry
As of today, overseas visitors can apply to vary the conditions of their visitor visa to allow up to six weeks of seasonal work in kiwifruit in the major production region.
April 04 , 2019
U.S. citrus production 'rebounding from previous-year lows', says USDA report
The crop is forecast to be up 31% this season, reflecting an expectation for expanded production in all major commodities, except lemons, and overall larger crops in the four major producing states.
April 04 , 2019
Huge increase in Chilean D'Agen plum exports to China leads to market collapse
The plum variety has traditionally been sold on the processed market, but exports of fresh fruit to China have increased dramatically over the last couple of years.
April 04 , 2019
U.S. labor hearing tackles produce industry challenges
After “Securing the Future of American Agriculture” hearing, US committee is commended for its solution-oriented stance in ensuring the produce industry has the legal workforce it needs.
April 03 , 2019
U.S.: Border closure threat sends Mexican Hass avocado prices through the roof
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to close the southern border are proving to be a windfall for Mexican avocado producers, with prices up 34% on Tuesday and remaining unchanged on Wednesday.
April 03 , 2019
Sweeki Green kiwifruit season starts in Chile, holds promise for foreign markets
With high hopes for its green kiwifruit brand, the Origine Group consortium plans to sell 2,000MT of Italian fruit and the same volume again from its Chilean members.
April 03 , 2019
South Africa: Jupiter Group upgrades practices, facilities for improved citrus harvest
The company is minimizing the aggressive de-greening process on Star Ruby Grapefruit and improving its packhouse and equipment for better citrus harvests.
April 03 , 2019
