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China: Xinjiang Aksu apples hit by regional conflict

"It takes a lot of guts to travel to Xinjiang alone just to procure local apples," says trader Chen Haiwen.
July 02 , 2014

U.S.: Limoneira buys strategic packing plant to aid growth

Limoneira has purchased a packing plant in Arizona to 'significantly increase capacity'.
July 01 , 2014

Australia: AHEA awarded Austrade grant

Australia's AHEA will have access to new funding to boost online communication and trade relationships in Asia.
July 01 , 2014

Challenging outlook for Mediterranean grapes

In the face of tough competition with summer fruit, many Spanish and Italian grape growers are shifting their varietal offerings to get ahead.
July 01 , 2014

India: Himachal Pradesh simplifies apple rejuvenation project guidelines

Around 14% of Himachal Pradesh orchards will come under a scheme aimed at raising orchard productivity.
July 01 , 2014

Aussie stonefruit industry aims for November access opening in China

The Australian stonefruit sector has been actively promoting itself in China ahead of expected market access approval for nectarines.
June 30 , 2014

New unreported papaya disease identified in Ecuador

A new papaya virus has been found in Ecuador, but the man who discovered it says growers need not be alarmed just yet.
June 30 , 2014

Cost efficiency gives Egypt an edge in Chinese orange market

Egypt's Mohamed Eldosouky discusses competition with South African oranges in China, and plans to open up the market to new products.
June 30 , 2014

European diplomats visit South African citrus operations

The CGA hopes a recent diplomatic visit will help dramatically reduce citrus black spot interceptions in Europe.
June 30 , 2014

U.S.: doubling Chiquita's rent 'not punitive', says Gulfport

Gulfport says charging Chiquita more rent over the lease extension period isn't retaliation for leaving.
June 30 , 2014