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Peruvian strawberry exports climb in 2014

Peru has witnessed solid growth for its frozen strawberry industry this year, with buoyant demand in the U.S. and Canada.
December 15 , 2014

Opinion: Melbourne wholesale apple price trends - what do they tell us?

Charley Xia explores how understanding historic price data could help growers improve returns.
December 15 , 2014

U.S.: California court takes Dole's side in fruit mix labeling case

A California court has denied a consumer's allegation that Dole's use of ascorbic and citric acids in packaged products makes the label "All Natural Fruit" misleading.
December 12 , 2014

U.S.: California citrus industry gives mixed views on storm

While California Citrus Mutual has said the current storms in the state are a 'plus all the way round', others say it will delay harvesting at a peak time.
December 12 , 2014

Watermelon sourced from the Canary Islands boosts supply for Hillfresh

The first batches of Canary Islands watermelons have arrived in the Netherlands in a new Ramafrut-Hillfresh deal.
December 12 , 2014

China intercepts fungus in Chilean blueberry shipment

Chilean blueberry exporters will need to be on the lookout for stem canker in their packing lines.
December 12 , 2014

Texas citrus mite encroaches further in Spanish fields

AVA-ASAJA has raised alarm about the "disturbing" spread of Texas Citrus Mite in Spanish orchards.
December 12 , 2014

Competitors unconcerned by Chinese access for South African apples

Chilean and New Zealand apple exporters say varietal selection is key in the demanding Chinese market.
December 12 , 2014

Locus Traxx appoints operational heads in Italy, Spain

As part of its growth strategy, produce technology group Locus Traxx will forge a more direct presence in two key EU countries.
December 12 , 2014

Advertorial: Subsole creates 'Taste Index' to incentivize its growers

Exporter Subsole says it can achieve a higher kiwifruit quality using a new system that rewards its producers.
December 11 , 2014