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Photo Gallery: Maluma Day avocado field visit
Visitors from South Africa and around the world soaked in the unique growing methods employed by Allesbeste Nursery in the Limpopo province.
March 10 , 2017
U.S.: Alliance for Food and Farming attacks publication of 'Dirty Dozen' produce list
"If EWG truly cares about public health, it will stop referring to popular produce items that kids love as “dirty” and move toward positive, science based information that reassures consumers and promotes consumption," says Teresa Thorne.
March 10 , 2017
South Korea closes hypermarket stores in China amid U.S. missile system backlash
Chinese officials reportedly say the stores have been closed because they fail to comply with fire safety regulations.
March 10 , 2017
U.S.: Researchers find steam makes melons safer than conventional treatments
An ARS scientists say the technique can also save companies time and money, and is now expanding the research to other crops.
March 10 , 2017
Mexico lodges complaint with WTO over Costa Rica's avocado ban
Representatives of the two countries must now negotiate a solution to the issue within three months.
March 10 , 2017
Brown rot-causing pathogen detected in Aussie nectarines, say Chinese authorities
The head of Summerfruit Australia says the claims are unsubstantiated and that Australian authorities were never informed of the alleged incident.
March 10 , 2017
Video: An avocado tree that may be apt for trellising
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March 09 , 2017
Smart packaging innovations to cut waste
From tactile ink that gives packaging a craft-like feel, to permeable fresh produce buckets, Dutch company Van der Windt tries to keep pace with the world's leading packaging solutions ideas.
March 09 , 2017
Israeli herb growers expand production in Kenya
"They are cheaper, they can supply all year around and because of the climate in Kenya, it’s a very good location for the herb," says Avi Kadan.
March 09 , 2017
Australia: FTAs deliver big benefits for horticultural exports, says minister
Although horticultural exports are forecast to increase to AUD3.3 billion in five years, Anne Ruston has emphasized the need for innovation to remain competitive abroad.
March 09 , 2017
