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Mixed picture for North American watermelon supply in 2017

Early watermelon crops in the two largest U.S. production states have coincided with Mexican volumes tailing off sooner than normal this year and a sluggish start to the California deal.

Australia: First overseas trials planned for Bravo apple this year

From the same department that bred Pink Lady, the Burgundy-colored apple is now grown in five Australian states.

Chilean avocado exporters outline Chinese sales strategy

Prices may have fallen this past season for Chilean avocados in China, but for major exporters this presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the fruit.

Mexico: Social responsibility alliance expects certificate system by late 2017

While AHIFORES does not have the authority to audit companies, its director Aimée Nuñez believes new certifications will change the game in Mexico.

U.S.: UC Davis wins jury verdict in strawberry case

Despite the victory, the research university got slammed by the federal judge who said "both sides are to blame."

U.S.: SCFBA slams "draconian" budget cut proposals

Growers are up in arms over proposed cuts to the Specialty Crop Block Grant and Market Access programs.

South Africa's Western Cape declared drought disaster area

Hortgro's executive director believes the problem cannot only be solved by cuts on agricultural water quotas.

Peru: Giant African snail outbreak worsens after heavy rains

The snails have been present in Peru since 2012 and have mainly been affecting banana plantations in the north.

Australian café's 'avolatte' causes a stir

It is said to be unclear whether the coffee served in an avocado skin is a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign or simply an example of "peak hipster."

Sutherland Produce to sell “world’s most expensive” cherry gift box in China

As a promotion for its upcoming cherry deal the group has made a slight deviation into the world of precious metals.