All articles by Fruitnet.com Staff – Page 71
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Dole to use iGPS pallets
Florida-based firm iGPS has announced Dole Fresh Fruits will begin shipping some of its products on the company’s all-plastic pallets
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Californian cherry pioneer dies
The Californian cherry industry is mourning the passing of Al Gotelli, who died 25 November at his Stockton home aged 80
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Philippines to launch Fairtrade bananas
Two Philippine companies have been working with local growers to gain accreditation for the country’s first Fairtrade bananas
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California combats drought
The Californian government is combating drought by announcing its lowest-ever initial water allocation of just five per cent
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Heat hits Riverland citrus
A recent heatwave in South Australia’s Riverland region looks set to slash next season’s navel orange crop, although quality indications are good
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Asian Citrus shares plunge
Chinese orange plantation owner Asian Citrus Holdings has seen its share prices plunge after it was suspended on its Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut
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Paramount helps develop workforce
US company Paramount Citrus has partnered with California State University in a bid to train the citrus workers of the future
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China garlic prices soar
Lower production levels and fears about the H1N1 ‘swine flu’ virus have led to skyrocketing garlic prices in China
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Australian citrus growers target China
Australia’s peak citrus industry body has called for a united approach across all sectors in a bid to improve Chinese market access
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Indian ginger imports rise
Imports of ginger have risen in India due to a shortfall in production and prices look set to remain high
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NZ engineer creates kiwifruit picker
New Zealand engineer Dr Rory Flemmer has won a national award for creating a robotic kiwifruit picking machine
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Marketer excited about Cameo season
A leading US Cameo apple marketer is enthused about the fruit's sales prospects ahead of the coming season
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Bad weather hits Chile’s cherries
A spell of inclement spring weather has taken its toll on Chile’s cherry crops, with yields expected to be well down on last season
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Glasshouses gain favour in India
Farmers in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are turning to glasshouses to improve growing conditions and increase yields
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Organics boom despite recession
New studies show that consumers are still willing to pay for organic fruit and vegetables in spite of the global recession
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Australia considers US apples
Biosecurity Australia is carrying out an import risk analysis on US apples, while Australian growers warn of potential disease
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Thousands protest against spray ban
Thousands of Philippine banana workers have taken to the streets to protest against the country’s banning of aerial fungicide spraying
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Dole posts third-quarter loss
Dole Food Company, the world’s largest supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, has posted a third-quarter loss of US$54m
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California navels looking good
After a month of picking, an industry expert says the Californian navel orange season looks good for volume, quality and price
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Australian grape fears unfounded
An Australian table grape expert believes the Sunraysia region’s recent heatwave won’t affect crop volumes dramatically