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Early starts likely for U.S. and Canadian cherry growers
While the British Columbia cherry growers are 'mobbed' by Chinese interest, the U.S. Northwest early start is cause for 'excitement'.
April 27 , 2015
U.S.: APHIS considers new sourcing areas for Andean berries, bell peppers
Two neighboring Latin American countries could soon be exporting new fruits and vegetables to the U.S.
April 27 , 2015
NZ: Kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows resistance to key treatment
While 'not completely unexpected', regular testing has found streptomycin-resistant Psa in two Te Puke orchards.
April 27 , 2015
First Canadian cucumbers land in China
'Cutecumbers' will be sold in several cities around the biggest cucumber-producing country in the world.
April 27 , 2015
U.S. gives green light to Peruvian papaya imports
Peru will join the likes of Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador and Colombia as a supplier of papayas to the continental United States.
April 24 , 2015
English heatwave brings tomato season forward
U.S. retailer Waitrose is expecting a 'bumper crop' of home-grown tomatoes over the coming months.
April 24 , 2015
Chile: Initiative aims to produce world's southernmost truffles
Two truffle varieties may soon be produced in a Patagonian region of Chile where hopes are high an experimental project could mimic European success.
April 24 , 2015
U.S.: APHIS completes pest risk analysis for Spanish cherry imports
The U.S. has identified five potential pests that would need control if Spain were to be granted access for cherry imports.
April 24 , 2015
Peruvian asparagus to hit Chinese market
Peruvian asparagus may have some transit time issues in reaching China, but competition with local produce should be minimal.
April 24 , 2015
Indonesia lifts trade restrictions for U.S. apples
Indonesia's three-month ban on some U.S. apples due to a listeria outbreak has come to an end.
April 24 , 2015