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Chilean fruit flies into Madrid airport with new campaign
Spain's new position as the world's third-most visited country makes it an attractive place to promote produce.
August 21 , 2017
Strong uptake for Tangold mandarins, claims Freshmax Australia
The group now has its first significant semi-commercial volumes of the fruit, known elsewhere as Tango, and will also have export programs in several overseas markets.
August 21 , 2017
Australia: First Bravo apples head to Singapore for consumer trials
The variety comes from the same department that bred Pink Lady, but until last week it had only been consumed within Australia.
August 18 , 2017
U.S.: Michigan's apple crop to be lighter and earlier
Aside from a freeze event back in May, a Michigan Apple Committee representative says growing conditions have been great this year.
August 18 , 2017
Apples come from Kazakhstan, study shows
While previous studies were broader indicating the fruit originated in Central Asia, genome mapping has allowed a better understanding of where apples come from and the Silk Road's pivotal role in their domestication.
August 18 , 2017
New set-up to promote rail transport for South African, Zimbabwean fruit
Shipping line discussions have led to a breakthrough that could boost usage of the mode in South Africa's fruit export industry.
August 14 , 2017
Opinion: Pros and cons of club varieties
"With over 80 apple breeding programs around the world, the branded new variety scene will become a very crowded place," says John Winton of AgFirst.
August 14 , 2017
Study finds biodiversity benefits in NZ's IFP apple farming system
A Plant & Food Research study found the Integrated Fruit Production (IFP) system was on par with organic farming.
August 11 , 2017
Frost takes its toll on European apple forecast
WAPA has predicted a 21% fall in the EU apple harvest this year, while the drop in pears is expected to be minor.
August 10 , 2017
U.S.: Washington Honeycrisp volume forecast to jump by a quarter
The industry is expecting sizing to be generally more toward the middle this year, which will favor sales both domestically and internationally.
August 10 , 2017
