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Record shipment of Chilean Honeycrisp apples to arrive in U.S.
Numerous factors are said to have boosted volumes from Chile's Honeycrisp orchards this season.
May 09 , 2017
U.S.: Michigan apple grower to testify at Senate Farm Bill hearing
Chris Alpers will be representing the U.S. Apple Association when he speaks at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearings this weekend.
May 05 , 2017
U.S.: GV leads US$10M investment in Abundant Robotics
The California start-up that is developing an autonomous robotic apple harvester has competed its Series A funding led by Alphabet's venture capital arm, formerly known as Google Ventures.
May 04 , 2017
Australian pome fruit volumes could be 10% down on estimates, says APAL
Fruit drop, sunburn and a wet spring were the main reasons behind the decline, but an industry representative said coloring is among the best seen in years.
May 04 , 2017
NZ: Honey Belle pear having a ball in Asian markets
With timing on its side, a crispy sweet flavor and a robust post-harvest performance, Freshmax's Honey Belle-trademarked pear continues to grow in popularity in Asia and to a lesser extent the United States.
May 03 , 2017
U.S.: Chelan Fresh, Borton Fruit merge to boost apple offering
The addition of Borton Fruit brings an immediate 47% volume expansion to Chelan Fresh’s sales and marketing portfolio.
May 02 , 2017
Fresh Del Monte's income halves in Q1
Factors including high costs, a weak banana market, lower pineapple volume and a poor Chilean season let to a significant reduction in income.
May 02 , 2017
China: Bananas, 'ugly' oranges top JD.com's fruit popularity list
Strawberries, watermelons and mangoes also featured in the top 10 of the major e-commerce group's list.
May 02 , 2017
Maluma avocado hits the gas to catch up with Hass
One of the pioneers of Hass avocados in Spain believes the cultivar could eventually be displaced by the South African-developed Maluma.
May 02 , 2017
Canada: BC Tree Fruits cooperative to expand Winfield packhouse
If approved, the new line would be designed, installed and ready for operation prior to the 2017 apple crop starting this upcoming fall.
April 29 , 2017
