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February 04 , 2019

Nature's Pride to roll out Apeel avocados in Europe

Pilots of avocados treated with the plant-derived, shelf-life-boosting technology are expected to start mid-year in select retail stores in Europe, subject to EU regulatory approval.

February 04 , 2019

Gene editing used to fight virus hiding inside bananas

The banana streak virus can not only be spread from plant to plant by insects like most plant viruses - it also integrates its DNA into the banana’s genome.

February 04 , 2019

Australia eliminates banana freckle disease

The fungal disease, which hinders the growth of the plant and causes spotting on the fruit making it less appetizing and harder to sell, was recently eradicated from the Northern Territory.

February 01 , 2019

Octinion's strawberry-picking robot in world's first commercial launch

The Belgium-based company describes the technology as "crucial for the sector" and says it will launch harvesting robots for other crops in the coming years.

February 01 , 2019

Australia grants market access to South Korean Kyoho grapes

The black seeded grapes, which are normally larger than typical breeds, can now be shipped Australia as well as the Campbell Early type.

January 30 , 2019

Chilean fruit reps defend country's food safety credentials in wake of U.S. recall

A joint declaration said the recent recall over Listeria concerns was a "isolated case", highlighting that there was no risk to consumers.

January 30 , 2019

Chile's Copefrut joins Italian fruit consortium Origine Group

Alessandro Zampagna, managing director of Origine Group, said the new Chilean member would help build a 12-month supply of kiwifruit to ship to global markets.

January 30 , 2019

Dole completes sale of Nordic salad business

The sale of Saba Fresh Cuts AB was a condition of the European Commission’s approval of the acquisition by Total Produce of a 45% equity stake in Dole in July 2018.

January 29 , 2019

Israel expecting larger Jaffa Orri mandarin crop, greater EU market competition

While Orri mandarin exports are set to increase by up to a third year-on-year, grapefruit exports will likely be lower due to excessively large sizing.

January 28 , 2019