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Q&A: Inaugural Arctic Apple campaign wrapped up quickly
Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) founder Neal Carter says consumers "overwhelmingly agreed" the market's first genetically modified apples tasted great, describing them as sweet and crispy.
January 24 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 3, 2018
A rise in Mexican avocado shipments to the U.S. generated price pressure for the commodity on the West Coast.
January 24 , 2018
Pacific nations reach deal on revised TPP agreement
The 11 remaining members expect to sign the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in March.
January 24 , 2018
Kenya temporarily bans avocado exports
The ban on Hass is due to be lifted in March and follows a shortage of the fruit in the country that has sent prices soaring.
January 23 , 2018
U.S.: Wholesum Harvest forms new berry company
The joint venture with organic farmers from North and South America will distribute berries year-round.
January 23 , 2018
U.S.: Retailers see record Pazazz apple sales two months early
Early sales feedback from the first two months of availability in November and December show the variety captured an "unmatched share" of the premium apple category.
January 23 , 2018
South Africa: Positive EU market conditions offer silver lining to stonefruit growers
"It's been a good season in general so far considering all the challenges we are facing," says Hortgro's Jacques du Preez.
January 23 , 2018
Mexican mango export crop unaffected by cold front, says NMB
Manuel Michel also explains how Peru's significantly lower year-on-year exports to the U.S. don't tell the full story.
January 23 , 2018
Imported Navel orange market "not so positive" in lead-up to Chinese New Year
From citrus to kiwifruit to cherries to avocados, Andy Zhang of Dole China gives his take on a wide spectrum of imported fruit categories.
January 23 , 2018
U.S.: Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to sprouts
Eight people have so far been infected across three northern U.S. states.
January 22 , 2018
