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Mexico: HLB detected close to U.S. border

The recent detection in Mexicali puts more pressure on agricultural officials, growers and residents to stay vigilant in monitoring for signs of the disease.
September 01 , 2016

Sensory and nutritional POS messages most persuasive, study finds

Recent research by the U.S. Hass Avocado Board set out to determine which point-of-sale message was most likely to influence shoppers.
September 01 , 2016

NZ: Zespri sales up 22% in 2015-16

The Zespri board announced record sales and grower returns for 2015-16 during the company's AGM today.
August 31 , 2016

Opinion: Make the most of your trade shows

Marketing expert Bev Oster discusses the dos and don'ts and musts for finding the best opportunities at trade shows.
August 31 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 34, 2016

The first prices of Chilean Hass avocados were registered in the European market in week 34.
August 31 , 2016

EU mango market recovers after excess volumes

Although mango shipments from Brazil may be down for now, one Dutch importer says that may change in the future as more growers plant the Palmer variety.
August 31 , 2016

NZ: Seeka buys new kiwifruit product ranges

With the purchase of Kiwi Crush, Seeka also plans to develop a processing facility to add value to its existing products.
August 30 , 2016

India opens up market for Peruvian avocados

With New Zealand already in the mix, India will soon have a new Southern Hemisphere source of Hass avocados from Peru.
August 30 , 2016

Opinion: Why was the public not informed of likely Hep A exposure?

Food poisoning attorney Bill Marler asks the important questions about the handling of a recent outbreak that may be linked to Egyptian strawberries.
August 30 , 2016

Organic production to take off in Eastern Europe, says Dutch seed company

A Netherlands-based organic vegetable seed company is getting ready to add some varieties to its new bell pepper line.
August 30 , 2016