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HortNZ defends produce against Aussie mislabeling claims

Horticulture New Zealand calls out AUSVEG on accusations about sub-standard, Chinese produce.
February 20 , 2013

High pome fruit prices to continue in Europe, says Capespan Continent rep

Capespan Continent's Stefanie de Puysseleir discusses the European pome fruit outlook this season.
February 15 , 2013

Chile pursues new, more competitive grape varieties

Chile's Agricultural Research Institute has over 60 grape varieties in development to help keep the country cutting edge.
February 14 , 2013

Viramontes leaves AMHPAC with fresh vision for Mexican produce

AMHPAC's Eric Viramontes is moving on to new projects to keep Mexican agriculture competitive.
February 13 , 2013

City-Farming takes Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

With City-Farming people could grow lettuce "in the deserts, in the north pole, it doesn't matter".
February 08 , 2013

Germany in danger of 'losing importance' in fruit trade, says Krauss

Fruit Logistica kicked off in Berlin today with a call for the industry to stop focusing on prices.
February 05 , 2013

South Africa announces new farm worker minimum wage

A 52% increase in the farm worker minimum wage has been met with praise and resistance in South Africa.
February 05 , 2013

Mexico: blueberries offer alternative to Sinaloa growers

Mexico's blueberry boom could extend to a new farming region if feasibility tests prove successful.
February 04 , 2013

Chilean apple season delayed

Chile's opportunity to capitalize on reduced Northern Hemisphere apple stocks could be reduced by a delayed harvest.
February 01 , 2013

Argentina looks to yeast as biological control for fruit

Argentine researchers are studying yeast-based solutions to prevent the decomposition of apples and pears.
January 30 , 2013

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