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U.S.: 'Critical time' for California melon industry
A symposium soon to be held by the California Melon Research Board will address key industry issues including the ongoing drought.
November 20 , 2015
Medfly found in Chilean capital
Chilean authorities are fumigating an area of Santiago this week in a bid to eradicate a destructive pest.
November 20 , 2015
U.S.: Gotham Greens announces "world's largest rooftop farm" in Chicago
After making its name with hydroponic urban farming in Brooklyn, Gotham Greens has taken on its "biggest and most ambitious expansion to date".
November 19 , 2015
Mexico: Berries Paradise to double China-bound exports this season
A representative of a major berry exporter says there are cultural hurdles to overcome in exporting blackberries to China.
November 19 , 2015
Peru tests blueberry varieties for Biloxi alternative
One grower believes the Peruvian blueberry industry will know which new varieties to adopt in a couple of years, after access to better genetics was gained in 2012.
November 19 , 2015
French study claims "missing link" in pesticide effects on bees
The gap in toxicity rates between neonic use in the lab and the field may have been bridged by French scientists.
November 19 , 2015
Russia to ban Ukrainian food imports on Jan. 1
Historically, Ukraine's main produce exports to Russia have included tomatoes, apples, cucumbers and potatoes.
November 19 , 2015
Follow the Frieda: Playful branding seeks out younger consumers
Frieda's Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan discusses a new brand and footage that didn't make the 'Fear No Fruit' documentary.
November 19 , 2015
State of the Market - Week 46, 2015
Chilean cherry shipments to the U.S. were down 90% year-on-year during week 45, but blueberry volumes were up on 2014 levels.
November 18 , 2015
South Africa: Hail in Limpopo region damages citrus, mangoes
Producers of mangoes and citrus in Hoedspruit estimate around 20% of production could be shaved off the next seasons following recent hail.
November 18 , 2015
