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U.S.: Robotic strawberry harvester 'mimics human behavior'

The owner of Wish Farms has a strawberry-picking robotics project that even his competitors are investing in.
April 21 , 2015

Turkish cherry producer dodges frost scare

Despite industry concerns a recent cold snap might hamper Turkish cherry production, one grower is expecting higher volumes.
April 21 , 2015

Human trial to test broccoli sprout extract's cancer-fighting properties

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) scientists are investigating the 'green chemoprevention' properties of a molecule found in broccoli sprouts, cabbage and kale.
April 21 , 2015

Chilean-U.S. blueberry season transition smooth in 2015, claims Berry Fresh

A U.S.-based subsidiary of two Latin American berry groups is optimistic for this year's blueberry deal.
April 21 , 2015

Australia: TR4 eradication "not feasible" in Queensland

Containment is now the only hope for Queensland banana growers after the National Management Group (NMG) for Panama disease TR4 ruled out eradication.
April 20 , 2015

Australia: Patties Foods frozen berry tests come up negative for Hep A, E. coli

The company implicated in a health scare in Australia has defended its food safety practices, but will now be testing all frozen berries for Hepatitis A and E. coli prior to market release.
April 20 , 2015

New on-the-go packaging for booming berry sector

Belgian berry importer Special Fruit says new labels, topseals and shakers reflect a 'unique market move'.
April 20 , 2015

Russian authorities block "fake" Chilean kiwifruit shipment

A kiwifruit shipment marked as Chilean has been rejected by Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, claiming its certificate was fraudulent.
April 20 , 2015

Peruvian table grape exports up while mangoes slip

Peru's table grape exports rose by more than a fifth in the 2014-15 campaign.
April 20 , 2015

Tru-Cape's new Johannesburg facility signals growth in African markets

A South African pome fruit distributor has bolstered storage space to cope with an upcoming spike in volume over the next five years.
April 20 , 2015