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The new grape varieties gaining ground in Chile, Peru

The shift to new cultivars has been delayed compared to California, but the move to proprietary table grape varieties has been fast in both countries over the last few years.
June 29 , 2017

Argentina ships first lemons to Brazil in eight years

Argentina's Minister for Agro-Industry Ricardo Buryaile said the new deal could have a "contagious" effect of confidence on the rural economy.
June 29 , 2017

Australian industry, scientists give ugly vegetables a nutrient-rich facelift

A joint project from the CSIRO and Hort Innovation will also include a significant focus on fermentation.
June 28 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 25, 2017

The U.S. market for Southern Hemisphere easy peelers remained strong in week 25, with supply falling short of demand.
June 28 , 2017

'Immediate action' must be taken to protect food trade chokepoints

A U.K. think-tank has warned governments must take action to mitigate the risk of disruption at 14 critical junctures including the Panama and Suez canals.
June 28 , 2017

U.S.: Produce Pay becomes latest Blue Book registered developer

Produce Pay has invested heavily in its new online marketplace platform focused on the fruit and vegetable industry.
June 28 , 2017

#Watermelondress - Instagram's latest craze

Watermelon growers the world over are dressed for success thanks to a light-hearted new trend on Instagram.
June 28 , 2017

NZ lemon grower proves climate isn't everything

They may be in one of the world's "most marginal" regions for citrus, but with the right growing practices T&G has been able to help satisfy booming demand for lemons in Asia.
June 28 , 2017

Union urges European-wide dock worker strikes

A two-hour walkout is planned for June 29 across the continent in support of stevedores battling against Spanish government proposals to reform labour laws.
June 28 , 2017

NZ kiwifruit revenue to surge 135% by 2030, economists predict

The estimate is based on prices holding steady in the face of a huge influx of gold kiwifruit supply.
June 27 , 2017