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Zespri forecasts 25% rise for Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit volume in 2018-19
A proof-of-concept trial is also nearing completion in China, while production trials have begun in Oregon and California.
October 28 , 2018
T&G bounces back with second commercial Peruvian grape harvest
After severe flooding impacted crops last year, T&G Global is now back on track for its table grape export deal from northern Peru.
October 28 , 2018
HAB study finds demographics linked to higher avocado purchase trends
October 26 , 2018
Mexico: Cold and wet weather could hit lime, berry production
Veracruz Mexico may see up to 5” of rain over a four-day period, which could delay lime harvests in the area.
October 26 , 2018
U.S.: NW cherry season lifted by high quality and quick start
In a season review, Northwest Cherry Growers noted that exports to China were half what they were last year, resulting in lost sales and downward price pressure across all markets.
October 26 , 2018
Chilean researcher creates liquid to prevent sliced avocados turning black
The product was also found to maintain blueberry quality during transportation, and a Chilean exporter is due to carry out a trial in November.
October 26 , 2018
Europe: Avocado consumption grew by 35% over last year, says WAO
The World Avocado Organization says that Europeans consumed 650,000 metric tons of the fruit over the last year.
October 25 , 2018
Scientists call for organophosphate pesticide ban
An expert panel of toxicologists says the evidence is "compelling" that the pesticide class increases the risk of reduced IQs, memory and attention deficits, and autism for prenatal children.
October 25 , 2018
Spain: Police find 6MT of cocaine hidden inside bananas
The huge haul of drugs were hidden inside fruit said to have originated in Ecuador.
October 25 , 2018
Flies play important pollination role in Arctic region, study finds
The abundance of a relative of the ubiquitous housefly has been found to impact the seed production of northern plants.
October 25 , 2018
