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by Matthew Jones, Fruitnet   Zespri will unpack, check and repack every tray of kiwifruit currently on hold in its distribution network, after establishing that fruit potentially affected by a recent packaging scare poses no risk to consumer safety.   The fruit was quarantined in early April, following concerns small depositsContinue Reading

by Matthew Jones, Fruitnet   On the back of another successful campaign with its exclusive Honey Gold mangoes, Queensland-based Piñata Farms has announced an additional 50,000 trees of the variety will be planted over the next 12 months.   The move will see Piñata boost production at its orchards inContinue Reading

  A new destination for northern Peru’s exports. In May, the producers of Hass in northerner Peru will ship a first container of Hass avocado to the Asian giant and become a supplier of this product to China, the companies engaged in the operation said.   Tropical Farm SAC, anContinue Reading

  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