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Indian grape prices tumble in EU amid large Chilean volumes

Prices for Indian table grapes are reported to be nearly half the level they were at this time last year.
May 05 , 2017

U.S.: GV leads US$10M investment in Abundant Robotics

The California start-up that is developing an autonomous robotic apple harvester has competed its Series A funding led by Alphabet's venture capital arm, formerly known as Google Ventures.
May 04 , 2017

EU drops citrus canker requirement for U.S. imports

Florida's citrus exports to Europe are expected to rise by a quarter in the first year alone as a result of the change.
May 04 , 2017

Avocado shortage hits Japan

A representative of a Japanese importer was quoted as saying: "Demand for any product posts explosive growth once Chinese start buying."
May 04 , 2017

EU: Freshfel data shows 'slight recovery' in produce consumption

Freshfel general delegate Philippe Binard says a greater focus on healthy diets and "the search for freshness" are helpig to drive consumption.
May 04 , 2017

Australian pome fruit volumes could be 10% down on estimates, says APAL

Fruit drop, sunburn and a wet spring were the main reasons behind the decline, but an industry representative said coloring is among the best seen in years.
May 04 , 2017

"Unbelievable demand" for Navels in Asia, says Aussie exporter

Seven Fields may have been focusing more on easy peelers until recently, but soaring demand for Navels in Asia has led to a rethink.
May 04 , 2017

Driscoll's announces new president for largest business unit

Soren Bjorn's promotion is described by a fellow executive as a "true reflection of his longstanding leadership within the brand".
May 04 , 2017

Opinion: Guaranteed access to biological material crucial for feeding the world

The head of the recently established International Licensing Platform Vegetable argues why the association's system is so effective at providing access to traits.
May 04 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 17, 2017

U.S. Navels fetched higher prices in the Chinese market than other exporting countries in week 17.
May 03 , 2017