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Competitors unconcerned by Chinese access for South African apples

Chilean and New Zealand apple exporters say varietal selection is key in the demanding Chinese market.
December 12 , 2014

Locus Traxx appoints operational heads in Italy, Spain

As part of its growth strategy, produce technology group Locus Traxx will forge a more direct presence in two key EU countries.
December 12 , 2014

Advertorial: Subsole creates 'Taste Index' to incentivize its growers

Exporter Subsole says it can achieve a higher kiwifruit quality using a new system that rewards its producers.
December 11 , 2014

Chilean table grape export volume to rise 16%, says Decofrut

A Chilean fruit industry consultant has released a slightly more optimistic grape export forecast.
December 11 , 2014

South African apple shipper targets China for next season

A South African exporter hopes pears will also soon be approved by Chinese authorities.
December 11 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 49, 2014

The European avocado and blueberry markets both saw little activity in week 49.
December 10 , 2014

Fruit industry figure wins regional election in Peru

Fernando Cilloniz will lead the government of a key Peruvian agricultural region on a platform of irrigation, port modernization and roads.
December 10 , 2014

Italy: Jingold expands program with new Boerica kiwifruit

Jingold will produce and market a kiwifruit variety that is 'bigger and brighter' than Hayward following a licensing deal.
December 10 , 2014

Costa Rica prepares pineapple export program for China

A Costa Rican pineapple industry representative says it's important to learn from other sectors already shipping to China.
December 09 , 2014

U.K.: Co-operative Food pledges three-year commitment to home-grown produce

The Co-operative supermarket chain says British consumers are strongly in favor of buying locally-sourced produce.
December 09 , 2014