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Peru seeks to commercialize native pushgay berry
The project aims to establish commercial production of the fruit as a means to provide the blueberry industry with a new variety.
May 02 , 2017
Canada: BC Tree Fruits cooperative to expand Winfield packhouse
If approved, the new line would be designed, installed and ready for operation prior to the 2017 apple crop starting this upcoming fall.
April 29 , 2017
Indian mangoes hit Aussie market
"It was 408 boxes that traveled on a Singapore Airlines flight from Mumbai - it was a very quick connection," says Kaushal Khakar.
April 28 , 2017
South Africa: U.S.-focused citrus group plans 2017 campaign
Seald Sweet CEO Mayda Sotomayor says "we’re growing stronger each year and building a legacy".
April 28 , 2017
U.S.: Trump 'favorably disposed' to Argentine lemon imports
Argentina's president has reportedly been hoping to leverage his relationship with Trump to open up access for Argentine products in the U.S.
April 28 , 2017
U.S.: Trump says he won't terminate NAFTA yet
The U.S. President believes renegotiation of the regional trade deal will make will make all three countries "stronger and better".
April 28 , 2017
China: Fungus found on batches of apples imported from Europe
China's phytosanitary authority has requested the country's customs agents tighten checks on Polish and French apples.
April 28 , 2017
Severe frosts hit Belgian pome fruit, cherry production
Pome fruit growers in Belgium and Italy were affected by frosts during the same week.
April 28 , 2017
Argentine Senate declares economic emergency for pome fruit sector
The bill will enable the Federal Government to support the sector by making changes to tax obligations and social security.
April 28 , 2017
South Korea's fruit import volumes hit new record in 2016
The U.S. is the second-largest exporter of fruits to South Korea, which in 2016 nearly doubled its avocado imports year-on-year.
April 27 , 2017
