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U.S. share of Japanese lemon market decreases

Japanese lemon imports increased over the first seven months of the year, with Chile taking a bigger market share.
September 20 , 2017

Opinion: Finding workable solutions for produce in an online world

"Remember that where there is a new challenge, there is also a new opportunity if we seize it early," says marketing expert Bev Oster.
September 20 , 2017

U.S.: California orange harvest set for later start, says CCM

Joel Nelsen says the production drop this season is largely due to the drought and a stifling regulatory environment.
September 20 , 2017

Australia: Piñata exec sees "good timing" for new varieties amid strawberry glut

No grower wants to experience a tight labor supply or excess fruit in the market, but Australia's strawberry farmers are dealing with both these issues right now.
September 18 , 2017

Photo Gallery: Substrate strawberry visit - Piñata Farms

Take a look at Piñata Farms' trial of BerryWorld cultivars on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, using techniques that are relatively new for the Australian strawberry industry.
September 18 , 2017

The rapid rise of Brazilian Hass avocados

Through the formation of a national grower association, Brazil's largest producer and exporter is aiming for production to hit 15,000MT by 2020.
September 18 , 2017

South Africa: Fruit growers considering drought contingency plans, says Hortgro

An encompassing drought strategy was presented by a Ceres fruit grower during a seminar, which involves ranking and allocating water to orchards according to profitability.
September 18 , 2017

U.S.: Dole Food Company could be for sale

Less than five months after filing to go public, the world's largest fresh fruit and vegetable company is now reportedly exploring a sale. 
September 15 , 2017

EU external fresh produce export volumes down 7% in H1

The decline follows a trend seen last year as well, reflecting the challenges involved with market access improvement outside the EU.
September 15 , 2017

Dominican Republic ag damages 'not severe', claims JAD

However, there have been significant losses in banana and plantain crops in some areas.
September 15 , 2017