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Chile: Eco-packs a punch against blueberry rot in-transit
Chilean researchers have applied natural ingredients to clamshells, in a bid to keep blueberries in better shape for long distance travel.
August 03 , 2015
Monsanto strengthens vegetable research in India
The Indian arm of Monsanto is mimicking its St. Louis crop research center on the outskirts of Bangalore.
August 03 , 2015
Downy mildew raises E. coli probability in lettuce
USDA scientists have found the presence of a common lettuce disease increases the chances of E. coli bacteria infecting the leaves.
August 03 , 2015
Coca leaf eradication drive reclaims almost 100,000ha for Peruvian agriculture
Clearing out cocaine for crops, building dams, paving roads and raising agricultural exports were key points in Peruvian President Ollanta Humala's address to the nation this week.
July 31 , 2015
EC safety net measures extended for fruit, veg and dairy sectors
Speculations about prolonged measures for growers affected by the Russian ban have been confirmed by the European Commission.
July 31 , 2015
New legal tool launched to strengthen contract farming
With supermarket direct sourcing on the rise, a group of intergovernmental organizations including the FAO has released a legal guide to help farmers and buyers forge more equitable and sustainable contracts.
July 31 , 2015
Mexican lime exports surge in first five months of 2015
It may be the slowest part of the year, but at times Mexican lime shipments were edging on peak season numbers during the first half.
July 31 , 2015
Mexican Authorities find drugs in Colombian fruit pulp
Some 24,000kg of frozen berries exported to Mexico from Colombia were found to have diluted cocaine inside.
July 31 , 2015
Egyptian port development to allow ship movement all day and night
The construction of a side channel near Egypt's Suez Canal, partly funded by an APM Terminals subsidiary, will divert traffic from the main entrance.
July 31 , 2015
China Fruits Corp scandal leaves franchisees, staff, suppliers and shoppers in disarray
Not only has Chen Quanlong's disappearance left investors in the dark, but consumers with prepaid cards cannot use them in his now defunct fruit retail stores.
July 30 , 2015
