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Strong volumes and sales lift start of Zespri kiwifruit campaign
Zespri's exports of gold kiwifruit this seaon are reportedly anticipated to be on par with pre-Psa levels at around 32 million trays.
June 11 , 2015
U.S.: Stemilt introduces 'sweetest cherry brand on the market'
The season of a major U.S. cherry grower's new Skylar Rae-branded fruit will last for a month from mid-June.
June 11 , 2015
European fruit and vegetable consumption in decline
A Freshfel representative says it is 'urgent' to stimulate falling demand for produce in Europe.
June 11 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 23, 2015
Strong demand for clementines in the U.S. kept prices high in week 23.
June 10 , 2015
Spain reflects on strong avocado season
Although Spanish avocado growers have enjoyed record returns in the 2014-15 campaign, an industry warns productivity needs to be increased.
June 10 , 2015
U.K.: Dutch grown stripy bell peppers hit Asda shelves
What Asda describes as the 'ultimate super pepper' is now on sale across the U.K.
June 09 , 2015
New data points to larger number of Brazilian citrus trees
A Brazilian citrus group anticipates 279 million boxes of oranges will be harvested from the 'citrus belt' in the 2015-16 season.
June 09 , 2015
U.S. to propose import rule for Argentine lemons
The U.S. lemon market could soon open to lemon shippers in two key northern provinces, after a positive visit by APHIS officials.
June 09 , 2015
California drought to cost state economy US$2.7B in 2015, study says
A preliminary estimate by the University of California Davis says about 18,600 jobs could be lost to the drought this year.
June 08 , 2015
U.S. lemons fare well in key Asian markets
Volumes and prices of U.S. lemons were up in three large Asian markets in the first few months of the year.
June 08 , 2015
