Post Archive
New Mexican treatment plant launched
A new phytosanitary irradiation treatment plant in Mexico is expected to process US$258.8 million in fruit exports annually.
July 25 , 2011
Argentina reveals lemon frost damage results
Argentina's INTA has revealed the full extent of frost damages for this year's lemon crop.
July 25 , 2011
Opinion: South American exports meet U.S. food safety ‘gold standard’
With a South American focus, BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio examines the rigorous procedures required of imported fruit in the U.S.
July 25 , 2011
U.S. makes Peruvian avocado entry without cold treatment official
Peru's avocado supply could triple in the next five years, following official approval for U.S. entry without cold treatment.
July 25 , 2011
USDA green light for South African fruit juice technology
The USDA has granted approval for a South African fruit juice liquid purification technology.
July 25 , 2011
Mexican supply chain flaws put U.S. avocado exports at risk
Avocado exports from the Mexican state of Michoacán could be at risk after supply chain irregularities were found.
July 22 , 2011
NZ: businessman highlights apple crisis in Nelson
A New Zealand businessman says some orchards in the Nelson region would drain less cash growing grass than apples.
July 22 , 2011
Drought pushing Mexican migration
A UN report has found 900,000 people are leaving rural Mexico each year due to the effects of drought on farmland.
July 22 , 2011
Chile's gala apples having a ball in the Middle East
Chile supplies more Royal Gala apples to the Middle East than the U.S. and the market looks set to grow.
July 22 , 2011
Turning the tide on desertification in Africa
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July 22 , 2011
