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U.S.: California start-up developing autonomous apple vacuum
A spin-out company of SRI International is hoping to solve the apple industry's ongoing labor shortage issues by automating the harvests.
September 12 , 2016
The Hass Horn: Numerous factors lead to undersupplied U.S. avocado market
Avi Crane has forecast U.S. avocado consumption within five years to be in the region of 4 billion pounds.
September 12 , 2016
Australia: Perfection Fresh, FruitMaster merge table grape businesses
The new merger will boost what is already Australia's top table grape exporter with new supply sources and varietal genetics.
September 09 , 2016
Chile: Hortifrut profits rise 26% in H1
Several factors including delayed harvests and improved pricing helped push up profits at Hortifrut in the first half.
September 09 , 2016
Argentina: Severe frosts hit key cherry-growing area
One grower expects production in Mendoza's Uco Valley to be greatly affected after experiencing temperatures well below freezing.
September 09 , 2016
U.S: AgroFresh launches novel sensor technology
AgroFresh Solutions and a start-up company have co-developed sensors to monitor ethylene and 1-MCP levels in refrigerated and CA storage rooms.
September 09 , 2016
Peru: AGAP chief hopeful for new infrastructure boost
An upgraded airport in the horticultural hub of Ica is hotly anticipated by the Peruvian produce industry.
September 09 , 2016
Vietnamese mango exporter aims for multiple new markets in 2016-17
New access arrangements are expected very soon for Vietnamese mangoes in the U.S., Australia and Taiwan.
September 09 , 2016
Fyffes buys Canadian mushroom company for €41M
The acquisition of All Seasons Mushrooms follows on from Fyffe's initial foray into Canadian mushrooms in April this year.
September 08 , 2016
South Africa: Neofresh eyes Europe with Mpumalanga blueberry plantings
A South African produce company in the subtropcial region is hoping to supply the European market in a window that normally sess limited volumes.
September 08 , 2016
