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Chilean exporter to launch Amira raspberry shipments

Can new varieties help recover Chile's dwindling presence in the fresh raspberry market?
July 17 , 2014

Israeli-Indian horticultural partnership expands with two new centers in Bihar

We take a look at the latest of several centers supported by Israel that are raising Indian horticultural productivity.
July 17 , 2014

New South African avocado variety 'piggybacks' on Hass success

Similar to Hass but with its own benefits, a South African avocado variety is 'expanding at speed' across the globe.
July 17 , 2014

Agronometrics releases beta service for fruit market analysis

A new online service aims to make produce market dynamics easy to understand and visualize in context.
July 17 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 28, 2014

The first placements in China for the U.S. table grape season were registered in week 28.
July 16 , 2014

NZ launches kiwifruit biosecurity scheme to stop Psa spread

NZ Kiwifruit Vine Health has introduced a 'Core Standard' for nurseries to show they are disease-free.
July 16 , 2014

Chile: grape pioneer passes away

An important figure in Chile's agricultural development, Alfonso Prohens, has died.
July 15 , 2014

Low Chilean kiwifruit volume saved by prices and quality, says exporter

A large Chilean kiwifruit exporter says the season is 'not disastrous' despite production falling by 55%.
July 15 , 2014

EU: citrus black spot interceptions still at zero in June

The latest EUROPHYT report is good news for South Africa's citrus industry.
July 15 , 2014

Ireland: Fyffes execs may get US$1M bonus if Chiquita deal goes through

An Irish media outlet has revealed incentives and fees associated with the pending ChiquitaFyffes deal.
July 15 , 2014