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U.S.: POM Wonderful's aril business growth "on fire"

Strong momentum is building for the leading company's aril and juice brands.
September 22 , 2017

Spanish mango season running two weeks early

The crop is however expected to be lighter given one set of flowering was damaged by rains.
September 22 , 2017

Majority of U.S. consumers willing to pay more for Fairtrade bananas, study finds

The result of a recent survey could spur new growth in retail for a category that tends to be a loss leader.
September 21 , 2017

Chilean fruit export volumes rose in 2016-17

U.S.-bound exports surged to further cement the country's position as the leading market for Chilean fruit, while the Netherlands lost ground as the port of call in Europe.
September 21 , 2017

Peru: Westfalia subsidiary sends its first avocados to India

The shipment marks a milestone for the Peruvian industry in an import market that has so far been developed mostly be New Zealand exporters.
September 21 , 2017

U.S.: Innovative blackberry trellis system opens up new production areas

While facilitating production in cooler areas of the country had been the impetus behind the research, several other benefits were later discovered.
September 20 , 2017

U.S.: California orange harvest set for later start, says CCM

Joel Nelsen says the production drop this season is largely due to the drought and a stifling regulatory environment.
September 20 , 2017

Australia: Piñata exec sees "good timing" for new varieties amid strawberry glut

No grower wants to experience a tight labor supply or excess fruit in the market, but Australia's strawberry farmers are dealing with both these issues right now.
September 18 , 2017

The rapid rise of Brazilian Hass avocados

Through the formation of a national grower association, Brazil's largest producer and exporter is aiming for production to hit 15,000MT by 2020.
September 18 , 2017

California: CDFA forecasts lowest Navel crop since 2008-09

Combined with a damages from Irma in Florida, the U.S. orange crop looks like it'll be quite short this coming winter.
September 13 , 2017