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Australia: TR4-infested farm settlement to proceed
Following the confirmation that another Queensland farm does not contain the disease, the buyout of the Tully property will now go ahead.
October 21 , 2016
Japan in BanaBay's sights this year
The Ecuadorian-British company made its first inroads into Singapore this year, and is finding increased Asian demand for organic and fairtrade fruit.
October 21 , 2016
Chile: ASOEX inks MoU with China Eastern Airlines
Cherries and blueberries are to be the focus of a new deal that will see improved airfreight logistics and promotion to the airline's passengers.
October 21 , 2016
Spanish avocado industry set for sharp production rise
The head of Asaja Málaga says Spain may produce around 60,000MT this campaign, far higher than the previous years.
October 21 , 2016
Peru: Golden berry opportunities limited by perishability, says grower
A grower says that until there are regular airfreight services from a closer airport to his farm, fresh physalis cannot be exported.
October 21 , 2016
Ecuador discovers two insects to aid fight against pests
In what is being hailed as a 'fundamental step' toward boosting biological controls, Ecuador has found an insect that can control Asian citrus psyllid populations.
October 21 , 2016
South Africa forecasts modest rise in stonefruit exports
Hortgro says it is expecting a 'normal' export season despite concerns over a cooler spring and prolonged drought conditions.
October 20 , 2016
Indian grape industry expects to benefit from Chilean production decline
The All Indian Grape Exporters Association reportedly believes industry shipments will surpass the previous record of 192,000MT this year.
October 20 , 2016
Italy: Agricola Gloria trials Costa Rican pineapple imports
Giulio Magrini says Italy is not the best market for importing exotic fruit, but pineapples are an exception.
October 20 , 2016
EU late summer lemon prices halved as importers 'panicked', says Zeghers
The head of a Belgian importer says Dutch companies are responsible for the dramatic fall of EU lemon prices in late August and early September.
October 20 , 2016
