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U.S.: GM Fuji apple edges closer to regulatory approval

Following breakthroughs for the Arctic Golden and Granny, Okanagan Specialty Fruits is one step closer to having another genetically modified apple cultivated in the U.S.
August 11 , 2016

Early U.S. apple season an "advantage" with excellent crop

We speak with Washington State apple growers to hear their views on the current season and key trends in the sector.
August 11 , 2016

Aussie group markets pineapples as winter immune booster

One innovation has also been to sell the fruit without its crown, or "topless", as a ripe and ready everyday staple in full swing for the peak season.
August 10 , 2016

Envy apples hit Chilean supermarket shelves

Agrícola San Clemente has been exporting the branded variety since last year, but now it also aims to bolster demand at home in Chile.
August 10 , 2016

Poland: Galster bolsters apple production to meet overseas demand

While European apple markets may have been under pressure, Polish grower Galster has cause for optimism, particularly now that the Chinese market will be open for exports this year.
August 09 , 2016

Chilean volume influx puts North American citrus market under pressure

An earlier South American crop may make the market a bit short on soft citrus in the last two weeks of August.
August 09 , 2016

Canada Banana Farms plans rapid expansion

What began as therapy after a car accident has become a viable business to provide local bananas in cool climes.
August 08 , 2016

Google taps Olympics hype with Doodle Fruit Games

Be it a mandarin playing golf with a blueberry ball or a pineapple tennis player practicing its slice, the game is as hilarious as it is novel. And it's a great plug for the fruit sector.
August 08 , 2016

Russia destroys 7,282MT of banned food imports

Rosselkhoznadzor has released figures relating to its sanctioned foodstuff destruction policy for the past 12 months.
August 08 , 2016

Brazil's fruit export deal in numbers

Brazil's lime and orange exports to Europe have shot up this year while apple shipments have plummeted.
August 08 , 2016