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Argentina may regulate kiwifruit imports to promote local production

Argentine Kiwifruit Association president Luis Figueroa discusses his industry's potential despite current economic difficulties.
June 19 , 2013

Mini, brown tomatoes challenge consumer perception

Mastronardi Produce's Mini Kumato tomato may look a bit odd at first glance but the company says it's sweet.
June 18 , 2013

Developing a food safety culture - 'dude, wash your hands!'

While speaking at PMA Fresh Connections, a U.S. scientist said Australia needed a stronger food safety culture.
June 17 , 2013

Peru: CEPIBO plans to raise banana yields by 50%

An organic Peruvian banana cooperative has set itself an ambitious productivity goal.
June 14 , 2013

U.S.: Dole board under investigation

Two U.S. law firms have launched investigations relating to this week's acquisition offer from Dole CEO David Murdock.
June 13 , 2013

Finding a solution to avocados' alternate bearing

Chilean agronomist Francisco Mena discusses his consultancy's work in tackling alternate bearing in avocados.
June 13 , 2013

Vietnam accelerates dragon fruit planting

High prices have enticed many Vietnamese growers to abandon rice and vegetable farming in favor of dragon fruit.
June 13 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 23 - 2013

Red grape sales were slow in Brazil and Russia during week 23.
June 12 , 2013

Specialty crop groups applaud U.S. Senate farm bill approval

United Fresh says the new Farm Bill supports fruits and vegetables in a way that will provide healthy options to U.S. citizens.
June 11 , 2013

The heat is on for U.S. West Coast blueberry transition

The U.S. blueberry deal faces potential gaps and oversupply in the coming weeks and months.
June 10 , 2013

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