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India: INI Farms launches new integrated packhouse
The Mumbai-based produce company believes the new facility will help improve quality and reduce waste with its banana and pomegranate operations.
September 02 , 2016
Cold hour levels favor strong Argentine blueberry crop
With great growing conditions and the results of varietal conversion bearing fruit, Argentina's "real potential" is just starting to be seen according to Ines Peláez.
September 02 , 2016
NZ: T&G looks further afield for tomato export program
As demand for imported tomatoes drops off in Australia, the New Zealand industry is looking to Japan and the U.S. to fill the void.
September 01 , 2016
Would you prefer kilograms or pounds in British stores?
A British group is calling for more flexible measurement laws at groceries in the U.K. following the Brexit vote.
September 01 , 2016
First Philippine dragon fruit arrives in Canada
A pioneering pitahaya grower in the Philippines hopes the new trade development with Canada will be the start of 'something big' for the industry.
September 01 , 2016
China: Mission Produce, Lantao enter avocado deal with JD.com
"Partnering with the leading company in China’s online premium produce sector was an easy decision for us," says Robb Bertels of Mission Produce.
September 01 , 2016
Mexico: HLB detected close to U.S. border
The recent detection in Mexicali puts more pressure on agricultural officials, growers and residents to stay vigilant in monitoring for signs of the disease.
September 01 , 2016
Sensory and nutritional POS messages most persuasive, study finds
Recent research by the U.S. Hass Avocado Board set out to determine which point-of-sale message was most likely to influence shoppers.
September 01 , 2016
South Africa: We need more women in agriculture, says DAFF award winner
The winner of South Africa's Female Entrepreneur 2016 award says part of her secret is getting up early in the morning and working with passion.
September 01 , 2016
Chilean fruit industry hopeful for Vietnamese market reopening
Chilean officials have shown a Vietnamese delegation the processes in place that effectively stamped out recent fruit fly outbreaks.
September 01 , 2016
