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Indian grape prices tumble in EU amid large Chilean volumes

Prices for Indian table grapes are reported to be nearly half the level they were at this time last year.
May 05 , 2017

U.S.: GV leads US$10M investment in Abundant Robotics

The California start-up that is developing an autonomous robotic apple harvester has competed its Series A funding led by Alphabet's venture capital arm, formerly known as Google Ventures.
May 04 , 2017

Avocado shortage hits Japan

A representative of a Japanese importer was quoted as saying: "Demand for any product posts explosive growth once Chinese start buying."
May 04 , 2017

EU: Freshfel data shows 'slight recovery' in produce consumption

Freshfel general delegate Philippe Binard says a greater focus on healthy diets and "the search for freshness" are helpig to drive consumption.
May 04 , 2017

Australian pome fruit volumes could be 10% down on estimates, says APAL

Fruit drop, sunburn and a wet spring were the main reasons behind the decline, but an industry representative said coloring is among the best seen in years.
May 04 , 2017

Opinion: Guaranteed access to biological material crucial for feeding the world

The head of the recently established International Licensing Platform Vegetable argues why the association's system is so effective at providing access to traits.
May 04 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 17, 2017

U.S. Navels fetched higher prices in the Chinese market than other exporting countries in week 17.
May 03 , 2017

New appointments for South African avocado body on 50th anniversary

The new South African Avocado Growers Association chairperson, Athol Currie, says the industry must be prepared for considerable future growth.
May 03 , 2017

U.S.: Dole settles two Listeria outbreak lawsuits

The multi-state outbreak resulted in one death and 19 hospitalizations.
May 03 , 2017

Proprietary varieties dominate Giumarra's Mexican grape season

Initial varieties included Early Sweet and Summer Royal and will be followed by Perlette and Flame seedless.
May 03 , 2017