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Q&A: Suntreat takes sweet to a new level with Sumo Citrus, its pairing with vineyards

The Amsterdam Produce Summit exhibitor from California boasts a bevy of fruit varieties and as well as a unique partnership with Columbine Vineyards.
October 15 , 2018

Canada seeks to increase blueberry and cherry exports to EU

Canada is aiming to take more advantage of the opportunities presented by the trade deal signed with the EU in September last year.
October 12 , 2018

Florida orange volumes forecast up by 76% in 2018-19

The Florida Citrus Mutual hopes this season will be a new start for growers in that state, which has been ravaged by citrus greening disease and was last year hit by Hurricane Irma.
October 11 , 2018

Q&A: Strong varieties make Ghana perfect partner for pineapples

Ohu Farms, one of the exhibitors at November's Amsterdam Produce Summit, boasts an ideal growing location for super sweet Smooth Cayenne and Sugarloaf fruits in the hills of West Africa.
October 10 , 2018

U.S.: Cuties becomes Disneyland's official citrus fruit

The branded clementines will be used in numerous food and beverage areas throughout Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
October 09 , 2018

Mangoes in Charts: Ecuador, bringing high value fruit over the winter months

Ecuador doesn't always fetch the highest prices, but the country has been receiving a premium for one of its more in-demand varieties.
October 09 , 2018

U.S. lifts ban on Peruvian pomegranate aril imports, temporarily suspends India

Peru and India must sign and implement an operational work plan before they can resume exports of pomegranate arils to the U.S.
October 05 , 2018

Camposol "very satisfied" with first year of blueberry brand

This year Camposol accomplished the goal of reaching 2,000 hectares of blueberry cultivation, of which 86 hectares are USDA certified organic.
October 05 , 2018

China: Inaugural NZ avocado import season kicks off with large fruit

Just Avocados' recent commercial touchdown in mainland China was shortly followed by AVANZA, which is also delving into Taiwan for the first time this year.
October 01 , 2018

Spanish avocado production to rise by 20% in 2018-19

Improved clonal varieties, greater emphasis on new growing methods and beneficial rains this year all contributed toward the forecast.
September 29 , 2018