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U.S. importer "shocked" to still be selling Peruvian seedless grapes

"The Peruvian's are going to take control of this winter import table grape market."
March 23 , 2018

Maluma yields outperform Hass in Peruvian avocado trials, claims Talsa

The Peruvian grower-exporter is pushing the envelope with orchard density and to great effect, with expectations to hit 39MT per hectare on one farm this upcoming season.
March 15 , 2018

Adora, the dark brown tomato that took FLIA silver in Berlin

Specialty tomatoes are an extremely competitive space, but a French breeder has managed to capture the public's attention with its marmande variety Adora.
February 16 , 2018

U.S.: Commercial black walnut production a "long-term goal" at Hammons

With a bold flavor and unique health attributes the crop is "hitting a lot of trends" right now, according to Brian Hammons of 71-year-old family business Hammons Products Company.
November 20 , 2017

NZ experts visit Chile to collaborate on stinkbug strategy

New Zealand government and industry are taking a proactive approach to the pest, which entered the Southern Hemisphere for the first time last year and has the potential to inflict billions of dollars' worth of damage on fruit crops.
October 31 , 2017

Ifored launches red-fleshed apple brand

The first commercial trials of three varieties of different skin colors are to get underway in the coming weeks. 
October 20 , 2017

BC Tree Fruits refreshes Ambrosia apple branding

The cooperative's volumes are expected to increase by 150% over the next several years.
October 19 , 2017

U.S.: Fresh produce companies surge up the list in Brand Love Study

Wonderful Halos has cracked the top 50 "Kidfinity" list for the first time, while the citrus brand and three others in fresh produce proved a hit with parents.
October 02 , 2017

Opinion: Pros and cons of club varieties

"With over 80 apple breeding programs around the world, the branded new variety scene will become a very crowded place," says John Winton of AgFirst.
August 14 , 2017

South African avocado exporter "blown away" by EU green-skinned demand

A representative of ZZ2 said high prices in Europe this season did not compensate for the significant reduction in volume.
August 02 , 2017