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U.S.: California evaluates blueberry freeze damage
An industry representative says that the effects of the state-wide freeze would become clearer later this month.
March 07 , 2018
Moroccan citrus production set to rise in 2017-18 despite weather troubles
In November last year the Citrus Growers Association said high temperatures would likely result in a 15-20% crop reduction to around 2 million MT.
March 07 , 2018
Opal apple to enter 'next period of growth' in Europe
Owners of the non-browning, scab-resistant apple have set a goal for volumes to hit at least 1% of the tonnage currently dedicated to Golden Delicious in Europe.
March 07 , 2018
Mexico: Normal start date expected for Sonora grapes after warm winter
Mexico's leading grape-growing region last year managed to reduce the proportion of fruit shipped to the U.S. to the lowest-ever level.
March 06 , 2018
Sharp rise for Peruvian avocado exports in 2017
The Andean country consolidated its position as the world's second-largest exporter of the fruit.
March 06 , 2018
Australia: No new fruit fly detections outside Tasmania control areas
Tasmania cannot be declared fruit fly free again until 12 weeks after the last detection of fruit flies and larvae.
March 06 , 2018
South Africa boosts table grape exports to North America
That comes in spite of a 14% year-on-year drop in exports so far for the season.
March 06 , 2018
"Significant progress" made in NAFTA negotiations, says CPMA
“While we are pleased with many of the outcomes of Round 7, we remain concerned with the seasonality provision and sunset clause being proposed."
March 05 , 2018
Poor Spanish weather hits vegetable production, delays berry harvests
A produce supplier explained that there would also be impacts on late citrus and early stonefruit varieties, but overall he did not expect the supply shortage to be as severe as last year.
March 05 , 2018
A snapshot of Sun World grape varieties in Europe
AutumnCrisp is at the front of a new wave of grape varieties coming to Europe, including some more niche cultivars that cater to the Italian preference for muscat-flavored fruit.
March 05 , 2018
