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U.S.: Brix "two to three times higher" for yellow dragonfruit, says HLB Specialties
The company will have yellow dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya, on show for sampling at PMA Fresh Summit.
October 18 , 2017
Zimbabwe bans fruit and vegetable imports
The country has relied heavily on produce imports from neighboring South Africa.
October 18 , 2017
State of the Market - Week 41, 2017
Blueberry prices fell in the U.S. in week 41 amid rising volumes from Peru and Argentina.
October 18 , 2017
UC Riverside seeks global avocado consortium to help find "the next big variety"
The university behind such varieties as GEM and Lamb Hass is now looking for global partners to help evaluate and commercialize new selections.
October 18 , 2017
Honeybear Brands prepares biggest Pazazz apple launch in North American retail
Now in its fourth year of commercial production, the Honeycrisp descendant is set for a 50-75% increase in introductions to new retail stores.
October 17 , 2017
BASF to acquire "significant parts" of Bayer's seed, herbicide businesses for US$7B
The deal is subject to the closing of Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, which is expected in early 2018.
October 17 , 2017
Interko eyes North American ripening opportunities
The Dutch manufacturer of ripening solutions is actively seeking reliable installation partners in Canada and Mexico.
October 17 , 2017
U.S.: New fruit categories, varieties in the works at Forever Fresh
Executives from the partnership between Verfrut and Agrícola Garces discuss upcoming South American fruit campaigns as well as the opening of a new office in Asia.
October 17 , 2017
U.S.: NatureFresh uses dog to detect unconventional pest
The unusual development comes after last year's outbreak of a pest which cannot be controlled by conventional integrated pest management systems.
October 17 , 2017
The Ogg Blogg: Year-round finger limes on the pulse with native food trend
Gerard "Buck" Buchanan's unique growing methods have produced an anomaly he claims best harnesses the particular traits of Australian native plants.
October 17 , 2017
