All articles by Jeff Long – Page 6
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ArticleBayer CropScience targets produce industry
New division signals move into product research and development for horticulture sector
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ArticleCalifornia citrus growers brace for freeze
Industry prepares for two icy blasts forecast to hit the central state over the coming days, with signs that more could follow
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ArticleCalifornia citrus faces challenges
Phytosanitary obstacles in two key Asian markets are hindering the industry as the new export campaign gets underway
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ArticleSmooth season for CA grapes
A strong start has resulted in industry predictions that the state’s grape exports will be completed by Christmas
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ArticleGrapefruit exports underway
Japan still tops the list of export markets for Florida grapefruit, with the industry for revived interest in their product
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ArticleCalifornia navels defy expectations
Despite the state being due for lower yields, optimum weather has delivered predictions of strong production levels
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ArticlePort of Wilmington records success
Better cooling facilities and logistics services are pushing up fresh fruit arrivals at the Delaware River port of entry
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ArticleCalifornia predicts bumper pomegranate crop
A bumper pomegranate crop is in the works this season, anywhere from 10-15 per cent up on last year
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ArticleMexican avocados gain US share
As demand for avocados continues to boom in the US, Mexico ramps up efforts to tap into growth opportunities
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ArticleFull moon shining on CA grapes
Upcoming Moon Festival heightens Asian demand for US table grapes, as San Joaquin Valley prepares record crop
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ArticleHeatwave works in California’s favour
A heatwave in Mexico has cleared the way for an early, bumper Californian grape crop this season
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ArticleSweet and sour for NW cherries
Estimate readjusted to 14.2m cartons, but industry remains hopeful of strong second half of the season
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ArticleStrong market for early citrus
Unlike last year, stocks of California citrus are winding down quickly; presenting lucrative marketing conditions for early imports from the Southern Hemisphere
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ArticleNorthwest cherries cool off
Cold climate and poor pollination have dampened industry hopes of a repeat record production season
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ArticleStable outlook for Mexican grapes
Mexico's 2013 table grape season will start late but yields and quality look strong, says Aalpum
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ArticleCA cherries set for bumper year
While unlikely to match Pacific Northwest cherry production volumes, industry experts anticipate a record packout
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ArticleCautious start for SH citrus imports
Uncertainty about California’s bumper crop is complicating expectations for Southern Hemisphere arrivals
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ArticleMexican mangoes start slowly
Imports into the US market could exceed 58m cartons for the third consecutive year despite slow season start
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ArticleChinese impasse frustrates WA growers
Ongoing refusal to allow Washington apple imports closes major market for exporters
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ArticleCA navel growers await Korean market
Inundated market, cold weather and general rate increase likely to dampen demand