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Harvest Update: Outlook for Chilean nectarines and plums
Baika Chilean Fruits product manager Thomas Jackson is hopeful for improved white nectarine export protocols, after a challenging 2015.
January 14 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 1, 2016
Avocado sales usually drop after New Year celebrations in Europe, but this year they held firm in the EU and the U.S.
January 13 , 2016
U.K.: Who feeds the vulnerable farmers who feed the West?
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight UK will focus on the severe lack of food security for farmers around the world.
January 13 , 2016
Q&A: Chile's challenging Chinese cherry future
As cherries shift from a luxury to a common good in China, exporters need to adapt.
January 13 , 2016
Russia destroys Turkish mandarins found in Stavropol store
After receiving criticism last year for burning banned European food imports, Russia has recently destroyed a Turkish shipment.
January 13 , 2016
NZ group to license new Chinese kiwifruit varieties
Kiwifruit cultivars from Yanoon BioTech are set to be tested by Miko Asia in Chile, Europe, South Korea, South Africa, Australia and the U.S.
January 12 , 2016
EU: Agri committee backs funding boost for school fruit scheme
Against a backdrop of falling fresh produce consumption amongst kids, the EU Parliament has pledged to raise funding for healthy-eating education.
January 12 , 2016
FLIA 2016: Hortiplan tech could be tip of the iceberg for cutting labor costs
An automated system developed in the Netherlands has the potential to reduce packaging time for all lettuce varieties and Asian cabbage.
January 12 , 2016
U.S.: Can new Honeybear apple capture public's sweet tooth?
Following in the footsteps of its parent variety the Honeycrisp, Pazazz is undergoing trials in many U.S. states and Chile.
January 12 , 2016
Australia: NSW cherry growers hope for Chinese airfreight protocol
Mainland Australian cherry growers could potentially be able to avert the deterioration in eating quality that comes with cold treatment.
January 11 , 2016
