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U.S.: Arctic Apple set for commercial launch following successful trials

Neal Carter says he couldn't have dreamt up better results for the recent market testing and expects volume to increase at least four-fold on a yearly basis.
May 22 , 2017

Another Florida port joins cold treatment pilot program

Port Canaveral is the latest to join a program designed to bring South American fresh fruits into the U.S. Southeast.
May 19 , 2017

Costa Rica orders suspension of Del Monte pineapple project

The announcement this week came shortly after another decision that's set to affect the pineapple industry - a ban on the use of herbicide Bromacil.
May 19 , 2017

Stonefruit, cherries among biggest European frost casualties

A Dutch private fruit consultant believes there will be significant European market effects for plums, apricots and cherries.
May 19 , 2017

Chilean citrus grower finds the bright side from recent weather problems

After six years of drought, one of the SAN's directors would rather have blocked roads and flooded orchards than no rain at all.
May 19 , 2017

Canada: BC Tree Fruits anticipating record cherry volumes for 2017

The cooperative is also expecting a "very good" stonefruit and table grape crop, but has highlighted all commodities are due for a late start.
May 18 , 2017

U.S.: Trump Administration triggers NAFTA renegotiation process

The USTR has sent a letter to Congress outlining plans for the trade renegotiation with Canada and Mexico, with proceedings expected to start no earlier than August 16.
May 18 , 2017

Colombia considers irradiation to bolster U.S.-bound fruit exports

Initial discussions of the idea have already begun in the U.S. while several crops - not just avocados - are on a priority list for access under different protocols.
May 18 , 2017

India to halt Chinese pome fruit imports

Indian authorities reportedly say they have detected two harmful microorganisms in 26 batches of Chinese apples and pears.
May 17 , 2017

U.S.: AMS brings attention to fraudulent organic fruit certificate

The USDA division declared the companies mentioned in the document were not responsible for the forgery.
May 17 , 2017