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NZ: Apple volumes, prices drive Scales Corp's H1 profit boost
The group's horticulture division benefited from "ongoing investment in the Middle East and China markets and strong demand from Europe."
August 28 , 2018
Apples in Charts: New varieties lead U.S. prices going into Washington season
Braeburn and Red Delicious have been fetching lower prices than the market average, but Honeycrisp and Pink Lady have been enjoying large premiums.
August 28 , 2018
Avocados from Chile partners with pro golfer
The deal with the 19-year-old rising star will be focused on celebrating his Chilean roots to speak to U.S. avocado consumers.
August 27 , 2018
U.S. and Mexico reach preliminary NAFTA deal
The preliminary agreement reportedly centers on the rules governing the automobile industry and still excludes Canada, which has been absent from talks held in Washington in recent weeks.
August 27 , 2018
Weaker domestic demand brings Japanese apples onto world stage
A Tokyo-based exporter speaks about the reasons why domestic demand has been falling, some of the key challenges involved with exporting Japanese apples, and what the future could hold.
August 27 , 2018
Michigan apple industry concerned about trade issue knock-on effects
The state is forecasting a 28-million-bushel crop, putting in above the average but below the record achieved a couple of years ago.
August 27 , 2018
U.S.: Three key holidays show double-digit avocado growth in Q2, but lower prices
Despite the volume and dollar growth during Easter, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day, average sales prices were down across the board year-on-year.
August 24 , 2018
Mexican avocado exports to China skyrocket
Mexican avocado exports to the Chinese market in the first half of the year were greater than they were in all of 2017.
August 24 , 2018
Camposol 'not planning another IPO in short-term'
The company had announced plans in November for a debut on the New York Stock Exchange, but earlier this year it decided to hold off.
August 24 , 2018
NZ: Seeka's H1 profit falls after banana business write-down
However, revenues rose over the period thanks partly to a sharp rise in kiwifruit volumes and record avocado returns during the 2017-18 season.
August 23 , 2018
