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Korea extends preferential tariff on Taiwanese fruit
New time frame captures Taiwan’s mango season which begins in June
Family Tree Farms celebrates 18-year Mountain Blue Orchards partnership
Family Tree Farms retains exclusive rights to programme’s original varieties as partnership evolves
AgroBerries Group expands global blueberry offer with Mountain Blue Orchards
New licensing agreements cover China, Mexico, the US, Canada and Peru
Californian grapes team up with NFL’s Davante Adams for Australian showcase
Los Angeles Rams player will help promote Californian grapes during the NFL’s first regular-season football game in Australia
California table grape season gets underway early
New season kicks off ahead of schedule with early-season premium varieties capturing summer demand
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
South Africa risks losing India apple advantage without tariff reform
India remains a key growth market for South African apples and pears, but industry leaders warn the country risks losing its competitive edge
Thailand spotlights Geographical Indication export value
Visit to China secures GI durian sales Huizhan Fruit Wholesale Market and technical insight from Huawei
Mission Produce agrees deal to market Californian organic Keitt mangoes
Partnership with Anthony Vineyards comes ahead of new season, due to start in July and last until early September
South Africa’s Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity
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Fruit in the spotlight during Aeon’s Vietnam week
Vietnamese products to be promoted in Aeon stores across Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and Cambodia
Soluna Australian apples launch in mainland China
Partnership with Joy Wing Mau and Riverking Group opens a new chapter for premium imported apples
Record export outlook for New Zealand apple and pear sector
Productivity increases to help mitigate ongoing cost pressures
Cherry Growers Australia launches national five-year strategy
Strategy outlines a clear national roadmap to improve productivity, grow demand and expand trade opportunities
Japan’s largest fruit import under threat from ethylene shortage
Middle East conflict has tightened ethylene supplies, with fruit importers trying to avoid shortages and minimise price rises
Fresh Del Monte rebrands as Del Monte Corporation
Shareholders approve corporate name change as company takes next step following acquisition of Del Monte Foods assets
Syngenta returns with Future of Veg field days
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will host simultaneous field days in Woodland, California and Plainfield, Wisconsin on 11-13 August
Indian blueberry business gains momentum
The country shows encouraging signs as growers increasingly focus on genetics, quality and commercial viability, says GPG’s Jamie Petchell
CMI Orchards unveils Nature’s Candy rebrand for cherry season
Despite forecast decline in Northwest production, supplier aims to capitalise on interest in premium varieties and wave of summer patriotism
Taiwan ships first major fruit consignment to Europe
Six-tonne consignment of mangoes, lychees and dragon fruit is bound for Paris, signalling start of effort to boost exports to Europe