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U.S.: Alabama kiwifruit co-op aims to export locally-developed gold varieties
Sun Pacific is reportedly an investor in what is said to be the only commercial kiwifruit operation in the U.S. outside of California.
February 21 , 2018
Chilean apple season to see 'normal' volumes, smaller sizes
The incoming agriculture minister says international juice prices are currently higher than last year on the back of a smaller European crop.
February 21 , 2018
U.S.: Freezing temperatures could decrease California citrus crop in 2018-19
CCM says the warmer temperatures and spring-like conditions of the past several weeks have caused trees to start blooming two to four weeks earlier than usual.
February 21 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 7, 2018
The poor condition of Chilean Flame seedless is affecting sales of other origins and varietal groups, with sharp price declines in week 7.
February 21 , 2018
"Active population" of fruit flies now in Tasmania
Numerous fruit flies as well as larvae have now been detected in a backyard orchard in George Town, which lies outside of the previous control areas.
February 20 , 2018
Fresh Del Monte profits cut in half in 2017
After profit more than tripled in 2016, last year the group grappled with difficult market conditions and put the wheels of new business ventures in motion.
February 20 , 2018
Japan: Fukushima peach exports rise as contamination fears subside
Seven years on from the nuclear disaster, Fukushima is beginning to regain a foothold in Asian peach markets.
February 20 , 2018
U.S. fruit and nut exports hit five-year record in 2017
One of the most notable changes was a 42% rise in exports to India, overtaking Japan and coming in just behind Mexico as the fourth-largest market.
February 20 , 2018
U.K. fruit imports held steady in 2017
Avocados and oranges were star performers in the market, while strong growth was seen for suppliers such as South Africa, Costa Rica and Peru.
February 20 , 2018
Mexican authorities discover huge cocaine haul in avocado shipment
Most reported detections of cocaine being smuggled in fruit consignments usually involve the drug being hidden in banana or pineapple shipments.
February 20 , 2018
