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First New Zealand avocado shipment touches down in China
China is expected to be a significant market for New Zealand avocados, according to MPI.
February 08 , 2018
Australia forecasts lower Class 1 apple production
Despite some hail events, the overall pome fruit crop is expected to rise by 3%.
February 08 , 2018
Chinese regulation changes a boon for biopesticides, claims Stockton
The Israeli group is also on the cusp of a corporate name change and its first forays in Europe with the biopesticide Timorex Gold.
February 08 , 2018
Opinion: Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing – A potent combination of vast innovation and experience
"From a business perspective, it is hard to think of a more synergistic acquisition," says Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor.
February 07 , 2018
South African fruit growers donate water to Cape Town
Deciduous fruit growers from Grabouw and Elgin will donate between 7.5 and 10 million cubic meters of water to the struggling City of Cape Town.
February 07 , 2018
State of the Market - Week 5, 2018
Chilean avocado shipments to the Asian market were 30% higher year-on-year for the closing season.
February 07 , 2018
Australia: No further fruit fly larvae detected in Tasmania
At this stage monitoring of surveillance sites has identified a total of 12 adult fruit flies at and around the larvae detection areas.
February 07 , 2018
China's Alibaba leads investment in India's leading online grocer
The deal is expected to give BigBasket more muscle to compete against rivals such as Grofers and Amazon.
February 07 , 2018
Sun World grants new fruit licenses in Africa, South America
Among the new companies are Sun World's first licensee in Tunisia and its first grape grape-marketers in Morocco.
February 06 , 2018
U.S.: Fresh Del Monte acquires Mann Packing
Mann Packing’s annual sales were approximately US$535 million in 2017.
February 06 , 2018
