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U.S.: Cloud cover shields San Joaquin citrus growers from cold snap damage

California Citrus Mutual says recent cold temperatures were "not bad" for growers in the San Joaquin Valley.
December 17 , 2015

U.S.: Port of Wilmington receives first Chilean fruit vessel of season

More than 600,000 boxes of cherries, blueberries, grapes and stonefruit arrived earlier this week at a major Delaware port.
December 17 , 2015

Joyvio-Golden Wing Mau merger technicalities revealed to HK Stock Exchange

A recently announced merger to form China's biggest fruit company will lead to changes at Legend Holdings, parent company of computer firm Lenovo.
December 17 , 2015

Fruit Logistica announces innovation award 2016 nominees

Companies from eight countries will have their products on show in Berlin in search of the coveted Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2016.
December 17 , 2015

NZ horticultural exports to rise 16% in 2015-16

The kiwifruit industry's recovery and rising pome fruit production are two key aspects behind expected export revenues of NZ$4.8 billion.
December 17 , 2015

U.S.: Cornell zooms in on fruit cuticles as key to freshness

U.S. scientists are taking the closest look yet into plant cuticles in a bid to extend fruit ripeness.
December 17 , 2015

NZ: Freshmax launches new early cherry variety

A Freshmax spokesperson gives details about a new cherry destined for select Asian markets.
December 16 , 2015

Joyvio and Golden Wing Mau to form China's largest fruit company

With combined sales of US$773 million, a merger between two of China's leading fruit companies is likely to send ripples through the global produce supply chain.
December 16 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 50, 2015

The U.S. Hass avocado market is reported to be strengthening in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.
December 16 , 2015

South Africa trials litchi shipment to the U.S

The South African litchi industry is said to be eyeing market access into China and India, as well as growth into the Middle East.
December 16 , 2015