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NZ lifts Aussie melon import suspension
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said if the issue had not been resolved by the season start in September it would have had a greater impact on grower profits.
June 16 , 2017
U.S.: NW Cherry Growers pits forecast below USDA estimate
While volume forecasts differ significantly, the overall outlook is positive.
June 16 , 2017
Dole opens major new pineapple production facility in the Philippines
The plant will reportedly be able to process some 250,000MT of fruit annually and provide 1,500 jobs.
June 16 , 2017
U.S. congressmen request full pest risk assessment for Polish apple imports
They believe APHIS' systems approach "does not fully address key concerns raised by domestic apple growers."
June 16 , 2017
Photo Gallery: Retail Tour of Asda, London Produce Show
A look round a store of one of the U.K.'s leading supermarket chains, which is now owned by U.S. conglomerate Walmart.
June 15 , 2017
Ecuadorian exporter sees "opportunity" for yellow mangoes in U.K.
The first trial shipments of Ataulfo mangoes to the U.K. will be carried out when the season kicks off in September.
June 15 , 2017
Argentina: Up to 50% of Misiones citrus crop lost to rain damages
The province's growers have paid the price for letting fruit ripeness improve on trees prior to harvest, with heavy rains obstructing picking and damaging quality.
June 15 , 2017
Philips lights up Russian greenhouses in largest horticultural project yet
Installation over an area which is the equivalent of around 40 soccer pitches will take approximately three months to complete.
June 15 , 2017
European lime market starts recovery after price decline
The German produce company is hoping to ship limes directly from Mexico to the U.K. in the coming months, after recently starting with sweet potato.
June 15 , 2017
"Paradigm shift" in Kenyan avocado industry
Kenya may only command around 1% of the European avocado market at present, but plans are afoot to increase this share significantly.
June 15 , 2017



