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U.S. researchers use charged additives to reduce pesticide runoff
A team from MIT have developed a way of making pesticide spray droplets far less bouncy by adding oppositely-charged substances to the liquid.
September 20 , 2016
Chile to have 'first serious' avocado season in China
Chile's avocado promotions in China last season may have been few and far between, but this year the industry is stepping up its game.
September 20 , 2016
India: INI Farms' new branding targets children's health, food safety
The food safety standards taken for granted in the West are not as common in India, but INI Farms hopes to change that.
September 20 , 2016
Colombia: Ocati pushes for year-round exotic fruit supply
From pitahayas to organic granadillas, Ocati had a colorful display of fruit from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru at Asia Fruit Logistica.
September 20 , 2016
China still "on track" to be Zespri's biggest market despite trade disruption
Zespri's Simon Limmer says Japan and China and running 'neck and neck' in terms of volume this year, following a temporary suspension of shipments to the latter.
September 20 , 2016
From farm to cafe: Thai grower takes coconut craze to new heights
There are few products with as much foodie currency as coconuts right now, but the challenge is serving fruit that doesn't require a machete to open.
September 16 , 2016
Levarht hopes for Dutch pepper entry in China next year
To date, Dutch peppers have been competing with supply from mainland China in Hong Kong.
September 16 , 2016
New bill could drive Florida citrus growth
The head of the Florida Citrus Mutual says legislation that would allow growers to immediately expense the cost of planting new citrus would be a 'game changer.'
September 16 , 2016
Philippine banana sector still recovering from super typhoon, says Cosco exec
While supply has been lower, Cosco Shipping Lines has been able to improve its movement of Philippine banana exports to China with more port calls in Mindanao.
September 16 , 2016
Australia: APAL receives grant to optimize packing operations
The head of Australia's pome fruit industry body believes 'the real cost of packing is a bit of an unknown quantity for many growers'.
September 16 , 2016
