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Australia: First Bravo apples head to Singapore for consumer trials

The variety comes from the same department that bred Pink Lady, but until last week it had only been consumed within Australia.
August 18 , 2017

Peruvian rains dampen forecasts for upcoming table grape crop

Harvests will begin later this month with the season running through to early 2018.
August 18 , 2017

Panama: Del Monte's banana project delayed over lawsuit

The suit was brought by a group of farmers who allege the deal signed by Panama's president in May is unconstitutional.
August 18 , 2017

U.S.: Michigan's apple crop to be lighter and earlier

Aside from a freeze event back in May, a Michigan Apple Committee representative says growing conditions have been great this year.
August 18 , 2017

Scotland: Huge blaze rips through Glasgow fruit market

Up to 90% of the building is thought to have caught fire.
August 17 , 2017

U.S.: Coastline Family Farms hires Robert Verloop

Verloop has previously worked at Naturipe Farms, the California Avocado Commission and Sunkist Growers.
August 17 , 2017

Fyffes says engagement ongoing over ETI demands

The ETI has yet to reach a resolution to the complaint made against the multinational, postponing its decision until mid-September.
August 17 , 2017

Freshdeal enters U.S. B2B e-commerce produce trade in deal with Fruitspot

The Spanish company claims to have already enabled US$54 million in new business for the platform's users worldwide.
August 17 , 2017

Canada hopes to slash quarantine testing time with DNA technology

The new method of testing for viruses could reduce quarantine testing time by up to two and a half years.
August 17 , 2017

U.S. avocado market expected to remain tight for coming weeks

The high prices are only anticipated to come down when Mexico starts harvest its upcoming crop in September.
August 17 , 2017