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Major Australian avocado company bought by Canadian pension fund
Neil and Ian Delroy highlighted the "solid asset stewardship" of Jasper Farms' new owner.
January 30 , 2018
Chile: Positive trial results for South African-bred blush pear
The Cape Rose variety has performed well in terms of size, firmness and sweetness.
January 30 , 2018
New Zealand launches new late-season apricot varieties
Two low-ethylene varieties are expected to prove very successful for those shipping to the Asian market.
January 30 , 2018
Mexico: Cold weather to lower future papaya volumes from Colima
A representative of grower-exporter Coliman expects prices in the U.S. market to improve somewhat come May this year.
January 30 , 2018
ecoFOG: A sustainable postharvest solution for the fruit industry
A new product developed by U.S.-based Pace International enables users to improve pathogen control on their kiwifruit and pome fruit while also reducing water usage during postharvest.
January 30 , 2018
Canada: CPMA pleased with progress in NAFTA negotiations
The Canadian association is particularly optimistic about the proposed SPS chapter and biotechnology provisions in agriculture.
January 30 , 2018
Mexico: Revamped Chiquita shipping service reaps dividends for Port Chiapas
The port's container movement has gone from just 264 in 2016 to 47,702 TEUs last year.
January 29 , 2018
Chilean nectarines shine in China
Chile's leading nectarine exporter has been faring well during its first full season shipping the stonefruit to China.
January 29 , 2018
Counter-seasonal cherry exporters need “targeted approach” in Europe to emulate berry success
Norton Folgate managing director Matt Hancock advocates a continued push for 52-week supply combined with more promotional efforts for the category in continental Europe.
January 29 , 2018
Opinion: Sustainability, a contradiction to plastic packaging
"Perhaps it’s time to take a step back and remember that we’re selling produce, not plastic," says marketing expert Bev Oster.
January 29 , 2018
