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Australian Govt pledges US$12M for fruit fly control
"If we take control of fruit fly we'll get access to more premium markets and boost farm gate prices," said Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud.
November 19 , 2018
Photo Gallery: The Amsterdam Produce Summit 2018
Check out photos from the omni-channel-focused produce industry conference that took place in the Dutch capital last week and featured a stellar line-up of expert speakers.
November 19 , 2018
Omni-channel experts help produce industry adapt to retail's new reality at Amsterdam Produce Summit
We provide some key takeaways from the expert speakers' presentations at last week's event held in the Dutch capital.
November 19 , 2018
South Africa: Record season for citrus across the board
In total, 135.2 million cartons of citrus fruit have been packed and passed for export compared to 123 million last year.
November 19 , 2018
Peru: Avocado, blueberry returns fail to keep up with volume surge
This 2018 avocado season has been described as the worst on record due to low prices, while for blueberries the value of exports rose by only half the rate of volume growth.
November 19 , 2018
Sorma Group brings major innovations to Interpoma
PRESS RELEASE CESENA - As always, the Sorma Group will be a major player at the biennial Interpoma show. The leading international fruit and vegetable weighing and packaging system Group will be at stand D24/12 in sector CD, where visitors to the specialist apple industry exhibition will be able to view the company's latest innovations and […]
November 17 , 2018
New Zealand's largest cocaine bust found in banana shipment
The cocaine, which had arrived in August and was destined to be distributed in Australia, was replaced with an inert substance so that police could control the delivery.
November 17 , 2018
U.S.: Sheehan Genetics to start licensing grape varieties directly
The owner of the Sheegene collection of grape varieties has announced that its long-standing U.S. exclusivity agreement with Williams Nurseries has expired.
November 16 , 2018
Chilean citrus exports soar by 32% in 2018
All the major citrus categories saw double-digit growth this season, which was described by an industry body as one "of great contrasts."
November 16 , 2018
Chile expects slightly lower fresh blueberry exports, strong frozen market conditions
An industry representative says that volumes are expected to ramp up this month and commented that while some plantations have been affected by the recent hail the full impact is yet unclear.
November 16 , 2018



