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  More than a decade after California’s initial application to export avocados to China, the industry has finally seen a breakthrough.   California Avocado Commission (CAC) vice president of industry affairs Ken Melban told www.freshfruitportal.com yesterday a Chinese delegation would soon visit the state to develop an export protocol work plan with theirContinue Reading

by Jennifer Harrison, Fresh Plaza     California has a good supply of Hass avocados after a slower than usual start, according to Robb Bertels of Mission Produce in Oxnard, California.   “Volume is coming up; last week the industry harvested about 13 million pounds (USD 18.74 million), and we expectContinue Reading

by Logeiswary Thevadass, The Star   Durian prices are expected to increase by between 20% and 30% this year due to unfavourable weather conditions.   The supply of durians is also expected to run low.   Bao Sheng Durian Farm owner Chang Zhi Vooi said prices might see a hike ofContinue Reading

  The rainy season in Taiwan starts in April and will last until May. Spring comes early in Taiwan, with temperatures as high as 30 degrees in March. Rain affects the quality of harvest pineapples and increases the risk of mildew. This leads to price increases on the Chinese importContinue Reading

  Even though the rains in recent months are causing problems in the central region of Argentina, they have not affected the avocado production and its harvest. However, the alert remains in force for the entire Argentine territory. “The area of Tucuman, the main producing province of avocados, is notContinue Reading

  There are a number of threats challenging the daily farm operations of banana producers in Asia and Latin America. At the 6th International Banana Congress, which took place from April 19 to 22, 2016 in Miami, Florida, USA, Bayer showcased its portfolio of products and solutions that support theContinue Reading

  “Kenyan avocados can match any other avocados grown anywhere else in the world,” he says.   “Our reputation has definitely improved amongst European importers over the last year as there has been a big marketing effort from our end as exporters.”   Historically, some importers have been hesitant toContinue Reading

  It’s been a few weeks since consumers can find fruits from other countries on the shelves devoted to regional fruits. This trend is even more pronounced in the supermarkets in Santa Fe, the federal capital, and in the north of the province of Buenos Aires. Among other fruits, consumersContinue Reading

by Matthew Jones, Fruitnet   Australian authorities will conduct risk assessments on Vietnamese-grown dragonfruit over the coming months, with a view to approve the fruit for import.   “Australia has already undertaken preliminary work on the assessment, including reviewing pests and diseases, following strong collaboration between the governments of AustraliaContinue Reading

  Scientists of the National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, will help farmers in Bidar and Kalaburagi in cultivating banana. They will work through the Bidar-based College of Horticulture.   Resource persons will train farmers in cultivation methods, protection of crops from pests and insects, andContinue Reading

  Building on the success and equity of the California Avocado Grower Campaign (2008-15), the California Avocado Commission is running a new campaign that positions the California avocado as the perfect symbol of the California lifestyle.   “It’s a celebration of everything that is endemic to the Golden State, fromContinue Reading