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Aussie grower expects "balanced" citrus crop for 2015

"I’d prefer an average volume crop of good size to a massive crop of small fruit," says Seven Fields' Brett Jackson.
February 25 , 2015

Serbia: Russian embargo "no good for anybody", says Apple World founder

One Serbian grower says he'd rather have a level playing field than the comparative benefits of Russian market access.
February 10 , 2015

NZ apple crop 'down 6% on 2014', says Pipfruit NZ

Although a cold spring hit New Zealand's apple volumes, the warm summer has boosted quality.
February 10 , 2015

Grape production down but quality in the clear, says Italian supplier

Nico Liturri discusses how unusual weather conditions have cut grape production estimates this year.
July 23 , 2014

Avocado and orange-colored veggie combo a boost for Vitamin A

An Ohio State University (OSU) study shows pairing avocados with orange veggies helps for Vitamin A conversion.
July 14 , 2014

IBISWorld report forecasts growth for Canadian fruit and nut farming

Growth is expected for Canadian horticulture, amidst an environment of U.S. competition and technology pressures.
June 26 , 2014

Colombia seeks to double agricultural land in five years

Colombia aims to capitalize on a "gigantic opportunity" from its FTA with the U.S. through agricultural growth.
May 20 , 2014

'Let's move to the 21st century' on traceability, says Walmart Mexico rep

Industry leaders discussed the importance of PLU and DataBar technology at Fresh Connections: Mexico last week.
May 19 , 2014

Opinion: Angelcot, a collaborative success story

Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan gives her take on a "heavenly" white apricot available for a short period.
May 14 , 2014

Opinion: U.S. lime prices soar on Mexican supply issues

Agronometrics CEO Colin Fain looks at the "astounding" price hike seen for Mexican limes this year.
March 19 , 2014