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Philippines: Dry spell hits around 5% of banana production, says PBGEA

The Philippine banana sector is exporting less fruit to the Middle East due to conflict in the region.
March 19 , 2015

Italian organic kiwifruit brand 'conquers' Australia

A northern Italian kiwifruit grower is making the most of Australia's high fruit demand, and is planning other international ventures.
March 19 , 2015

Germany: €20M of cocaine found in banana shipment

Some 300kg of cocaine were reportedly found in a South American banana shipment in Germany.
March 19 , 2015

NZ: Zespri hosting another buyer visit this week

After a visit in February sparked controversy, New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is currently hosting another group of foreign buyers.
March 18 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 11, 2015

The European white seedless grape market was strong during week 11.
March 18 , 2015

U.S.: Florida blueberry growers 'pleased' with fruit set

The Florida blueberry harvest should kick off later this month, barring any cold snaps.
March 18 , 2015

California: 'Highly unusual' weather to accelerate summer crop season

Barry Bedwell says it appears as though recent hot weather won't impact negatively on fruit quality.
March 18 , 2015

U.S. completes pest risk analysis for fresh Chilean cranberry imports

The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says phytosanitary measures would mitigate the risk of importing fresh Chilean cranberries.
March 18 , 2015

Vietnam approves Syngenta GM corn seed cultivation

A transgenic maize variety that is resistant to the Asian corn borer has been given the green light for cultivation by Vietnamese authorities.
March 18 , 2015

Table grape season wrapping up in South Africa

As South Africa's table grape season is on its last legs, weather conditions for harvest are the best seen in decades in the Hex River Valley.
March 18 , 2015