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NZ: Kiwano campaign aimed at U.S. Cinco de Mayo consumers

"Kiwano pulp can be stirred through fresh salsas, salads and guacamole to add flavor, without adding extra salts or fats," says Enzed Exotics owner Vanessa Hutchings.
April 16 , 2018

Name change for South African deciduous fruit associations

SAAPPA and SASPA will now be known as Hortgro Pome and Hortgro Stone respectively.
April 16 , 2018

NZ: Zespri hits back at renewed accusations from ASOEX in Chile

"There is some very good Chilean kiwifruit in the market but its inconsistent quality undermines its positioning in the market," said Zespri spokeswoman Rachel Lynch.
April 16 , 2018

'Momentum building' in Korean market for Australian table grapes, says ATGA

In 2016-17, South Korea mainly imported grapes from Chile, Peru and the U.S., with Australia being the only other exporter with just a 0.32% market share.
April 16 , 2018

Photo gallery: Touring Wonderful Company's California operations

Join us on a recent media tour round Wonderful Company's operations, including a visit to a Halo farm and processing plant.
April 16 , 2018

U.S. fresh produce groups react to E. coli outbreak linked to Arizona-grown lettuce

Leading industry groups offered their deepest sympathies to those affected while also emphasizing nearly all the romaine lettuce now being harvested and shipped was from California.
April 13 , 2018

Kenyan avocado season off to good start

One exporter says exports could rise by up to 30% this year, but expects that by May there will be very low Hass volumes available.
April 13 , 2018

European Commission to ban unfair trade practices in the food supply chain

Practices to be banned include late payments for perishable food products and last-minute order cancellations.
April 13 , 2018

Chilean blueberry season wraps up with 7% export boost

Exports grew to the Netherlands and China at a much faster rate than to the U.S.
April 13 , 2018

Origine Group kicks of Chilean Sweeki kiwifruit season

The Italian produce consortium says the Chilean season is running slightly later than last year, with similar volumes but larger sizes expected.
April 12 , 2018