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South Africa: Major table grape packhouse to be built through new JV
Two growers have teamed up to plant a range of proprietary varieties across 140 hectares in the Western Cape.
October 26 , 2016
Chile scores Chinese nectarine market access
First it was Australia. Now another Southern Hemisphere fruit exporter has gained access to the lucrative Chinese nectarine market.
October 25 , 2016
Del Monte faces delays in Panama banana production investment
There is currently an 'agreement in principle' between Panama and Del Monte, under which the company will invest at least US$100 million over seven years.
October 25 , 2016
Colombian blueberry production set for expansion
With Argentina soon to receive protocols to ship plants to Colombia, one company believes the small industry is about to undergo major development.
October 25 , 2016
South Africa 'unlocking' blueberry investment funds
Trevor McKenzie says the arrival of low chill genetics has been a key factor in the 'exponential increase' in blueberry plantings over the last two years.
October 24 , 2016
U.S.: Veggie noodle craze spirals into retail market
On trend and no longer just a niche concept, the vegetable-based pasta market is now "al dente" and ready to be served.
October 24 , 2016
The Hass Horn: Impacts of the Mexican avocado strike
Avi Crane expects the USDA to 'fast-track' Colombia and South Africa's market access applications in the wake of the Mexican avocado strike.
October 20 , 2016
Mexico: APEAM confirms harvest has resumed
APEAM has confirmed pickers are back in the fields and the industry is set to ship more than 40 million pounds of the fruit to the U.S. this week.
October 18 , 2016
Chilean cherry production affected by rainfall
Growers in Chile's central-southern regions are expected to have lost a substantial part of their early variety volumes.
October 18 , 2016
Major Argentine pome fruit exporter closes packhouse
A company owned by Belgium's Univeg has reportedly closed the facility due to a lack of profitability.
October 17 , 2016
