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U.K.: Super-sized sprouts on sale at Morrisons

A mild fall in the U.K. this year means consumers will be able to buy Brussels sprouts larger than golf balls in the run up to Christmas.
November 30 , 2015

Virginia apples exported to India in new deal

An agreement between a major U.S. producer and I.G. International will see year-round supplies of Virginia apples in the Indian market.
November 30 , 2015

Thai grape imports up by a third

China's table grape exports to Thailand have surged so far this year, while Australia has overtaken the U.S. as the third-leading provider.
November 30 , 2015

Chile: Hortifrut's profits rise 15% during 2015

A berry company affiliated with Naturipe recorded profits of US$34 million during the first nine months of the year.
November 30 , 2015

Spain: Valencia's citrus hectarage continues to shrink

Citrus growers in a key Spanish production region abandoned 3,136 hectares of groves this year due to falling profitability.
November 27 , 2015

Opinion: Will 2016 be the year of the citrus?

Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan says it looks like the 'ruby red' tides of grapefruit consumption are beginning to change in the U.S.
November 27 , 2015

Queensland fruit fly found in Western Australia

Six Queensland fruit fly have been found in Western Australia in recent days, meaning the country now has just two states that are free of the pest.
November 27 , 2015

"Unpredictable" whether Russia will ban Turkish produce imports, says Koziy

A Russian produce consultant believes the country would struggle to fill the supply gap left by Turkey in the event of an import ban.
November 27 , 2015

Australian institute to offer citrus diploma

Australia's Sunraysia Institute of TAFE aims to one day roll out its two-year citrus diploma nationally to help drive the industry.
November 26 , 2015

Indian apple state imports NZ rootstocks

An official from India's Himachal Pradesh region says New Zealand will play an 'important role' in rejuvenating its apple orchards.
November 26 , 2015