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New Zealand launches new late-season apricot varieties
Two low-ethylene varieties are expected to prove very successful for those shipping to the Asian market.
January 30 , 2018
Mexico: Cold weather to lower future papaya volumes from Colima
A representative of grower-exporter Coliman expects prices in the U.S. market to improve somewhat come May this year.
January 30 , 2018
ecoFOG: A sustainable postharvest solution for the fruit industry
A new product developed by U.S.-based Pace International enables users to improve pathogen control on their kiwifruit and pome fruit while also reducing water usage during postharvest.
January 30 , 2018
Canada: CPMA pleased with progress in NAFTA negotiations
The Canadian association is particularly optimistic about the proposed SPS chapter and biotechnology provisions in agriculture.
January 30 , 2018
Australia: Fruit fly confirmed in Tasmania
The larvae found on Flinders Island has been confirmed as Q-fly, but at the time of writing a result was yet to be determined for suspected detections on the Tasmanian mainland.
January 29 , 2018
Mexico: Revamped Chiquita shipping service reaps dividends for Port Chiapas
The port's container movement has gone from just 264 in 2016 to 47,702 TEUs last year.
January 29 , 2018
Chilean nectarines shine in China
Chile's leading nectarine exporter has been faring well during its first full season shipping the stonefruit to China.
January 29 , 2018
Counter-seasonal cherry exporters need “targeted approach” in Europe to emulate berry success
Norton Folgate managing director Matt Hancock advocates a continued push for 52-week supply combined with more promotional efforts for the category in continental Europe.
January 29 , 2018
Opinion: Sustainability, a contradiction to plastic packaging
"Perhaps it’s time to take a step back and remember that we’re selling produce, not plastic," says marketing expert Bev Oster.
January 29 , 2018
U.S.: Avocados from Mexico launches TV commercial for Super Bowl 2018
"I don't know who you are but you deserve more: more beauty, more joy and more avocados from Mexico. Spread the avocados on everything!" says actor Chris Elliot in the commercial.
January 29 , 2018
