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Major Chilean truffle grower to embark on first export deal
While well behind competitors on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Chile's truffle industry is growing quickly as a result of pioneering studies backed by government funding.
June 02 , 2017
Rainforest Alliance condemns U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement
Rainforest Alliance president Nigel Sizer says the move is tantamount to a "criminal action".
June 01 , 2017
Mixed picture for North American watermelon supply in 2017
Early watermelon crops in the two largest U.S. production states have coincided with Mexican volumes tailing off sooner than normal this year and a sluggish start to the California deal.
June 01 , 2017
Australia: First overseas trials planned for Bravo apple this year
From the same department that bred Pink Lady, the Burgundy-colored apple is now grown in five Australian states.
June 01 , 2017
Chilean avocado exporters outline Chinese sales strategy
Prices may have fallen this past season for Chilean avocados in China, but for major exporters this presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the fruit.
May 29 , 2017
Mexico: Social responsibility alliance expects certificate system by late 2017
While AHIFORES does not have the authority to audit companies, its director Aimée Nuñez believes new certifications will change the game in Mexico.
May 29 , 2017
U.S.: UC Davis wins jury verdict in strawberry case
Despite the victory, the research university got slammed by the federal judge who said "both sides are to blame."
May 26 , 2017
U.S.: SCFBA slams "draconian" budget cut proposals
Growers are up in arms over proposed cuts to the Specialty Crop Block Grant and Market Access programs.
May 24 , 2017
South Africa's Western Cape declared drought disaster area
Hortgro's executive director believes the problem cannot only be solved by cuts on agricultural water quotas.
May 24 , 2017
Peru: Giant African snail outbreak worsens after heavy rains
The snails have been present in Peru since 2012 and have mainly been affecting banana plantations in the north.
May 24 , 2017
