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U.S.: Season nears for Chelan's Orondo Ruby cherries

"It tastes like you're eating a Bing cherry and a Rainier cherry at the same time," says Mac Riggan.
June 01 , 2016

Argentina: Lemons no longer dominate San Miguel's citrus offering

"San Miguel, one of the leading lemon companies, is now also taking on an important role in sweet citrus," says Alejandro Morajelo.
June 01 , 2016

Russia: Medvedev announces food import ban extension until late 2017

The existing ban has already led to the destruction of 5,274MT worth of plant products since August last year.
May 31 , 2016

Spain: Robust grapefruit, lemon campaign despite crop reductions

Spain has taken an advantageous position in Europe thanks to lower crops from competing countries.
May 31 , 2016

Chilean fruit leader looks to NZ, Australia for ag labor inspiration

Fedefruta's president wants Chile to emulate the seasonal worker legislations of two competing countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
May 31 , 2016

NZ: T&G opens new North American office

The move is part of T&G's plan to expand its U.S. apple program significantly over the next six years.
May 30 , 2016

Belgium: BelOrta’s berry evolution gathers pace with gooseberries

The Xenia variety is available slightly earlier than initially expected.
May 30 , 2016

Thailand moves up the ranks in NZ apple export markets

The Thai appetite for imported apples is on the rise, jumping 60% in the first four months of 2016.
May 30 , 2016

Sweet citrus export uptick on the cards for Argentina

The Argentine citrus industry is hopeful for a better year in oranges and easy peelers.
May 30 , 2016

Avocado traders look forward to new origin for U.S. market

U.S. traders and Jalisco growers have responded to the much anticipated news about U.S. avocado access.
May 27 , 2016