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Stonefruit, cherries among biggest European frost casualties

A Dutch private fruit consultant believes there will be significant European market effects for plums, apricots and cherries.
May 19 , 2017

Chilean citrus grower finds the bright side from recent weather problems

After six years of drought, one of the SAN's directors would rather have blocked roads and flooded orchards than no rain at all.
May 19 , 2017

U.S. Citrus Science Council sues USDA over Argentine lemon rule

The lawsuit argues "incomplete science and political considerations" led to a flawed rulemaking process.
May 18 , 2017

Costa Group founder surges up Australia's rich list

Frank Costa and his family have risen 52 spots in this year's Financial Review Rich List, driven by Costa Group's strong performance on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
May 18 , 2017

Colombia considers irradiation to bolster U.S.-bound fruit exports

Initial discussions of the idea have already begun in the U.S. while several crops - not just avocados - are on a priority list for access under different protocols.
May 18 , 2017

China signs Argentine table grape protocol

The signing took place ahead of food innovation fair SIAL China in Shanghai.
May 18 , 2017

South Africa: Koeltehof opens high-tech avocado packhouse in Mpumalanga

The development makes the company now the biggest packer in the province and the second-largest in the country after Westfalia. 
May 17 , 2017

Spain's Planasa acquires major California strawberry nursery

We speak to the head of the multinational berry breeder and nursery about the latest developments in their rapid global growth.
May 17 , 2017

U.S.: AMS brings attention to fraudulent organic fruit certificate

The USDA division declared the companies mentioned in the document were not responsible for the forgery.
May 17 , 2017

Argentine authorities destroy 30,222 citrus plants in Jujuy

With potential U.S. access around the corner, Argentina's authorities have taken a tough stance against a nursery for not keeping plants under cover.
May 16 , 2017