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USDA seeks comments on Brazilian Hass avocados, Argentine kiwifruit PRAs
The Latin American countries are requesting to import the fruits into the U.S.; the drafted PRAs on the categories will be available for review and comment for 30 days.
August 09 , 2019
Diamond Fruit Growers and UNITEC, an assessment on the first pear handling season
"We have had several top retailers stop at our plant just to tour the line and have been very impressed with the operation."
August 09 , 2019
California Navel season 'one of worst in history outside major freeze year'
The California Citrus Mutual says the market faced "a series of challenges" as the season kicked off last year, including trade issues and low domestic demand due to abundant low quality imported fruit.
August 09 , 2019
Plant-based fuels key as climate change threatens global food security, says UN
Countries should consider all options to tackle loss and waste, to reduce the pressure on land and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions, said UN member.
August 09 , 2019
U.S.: Washington's apple crop to rise by 18%
“WSTFA members are expecting an ample 2019 apple crop with a good mix of varieties for today's market,” said The Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
August 08 , 2019
TR4 confirmed in Colombia as country declares "national emergency"
Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) general manager Deyanira Barrero León confirmed the news during a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
August 08 , 2019
NZ: T&G Global posts H1 profit rise despite weather setbacks
T&G Global said that adverse weather conditions in New Zealand led to harvested apple volumes and apple sizing being smaller than expected,
August 08 , 2019
European apple production to fall by 20%
The lower forecast comes after a cold snap followed by the continent-wide record heatwave dealt production regions a heavy blow.
August 08 , 2019
Are Tango mandarins 'bee-friendly'? Not according to a South African regulator
A South African regulator has ruled that a claim about the bee-friendly credentials of Eurosemilla's seedless mandarin variety Tango is "misleading".
August 08 , 2019
U.S.'s proposed Mexican tomato deal 'invites antitrust concern', says FPAA
However, the FPAA believes that the Mexican growers' proposal from August 5 "identifies a path forward that greatly reduces" antitrust concerns.
August 08 , 2019
