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The Packaging Pitch: educational sticker worth its weight in gold
Lisa Cork looks at how an innovative sticker has helped a lesser-known avocado compete with Hass in New Zealand.
February 01 , 2013
Chilean apple season delayed
Chile's opportunity to capitalize on reduced Northern Hemisphere apple stocks could be reduced by a delayed harvest.
February 01 , 2013
Argentina looks to yeast as biological control for fruit
Argentine researchers are studying yeast-based solutions to prevent the decomposition of apples and pears.
January 30 , 2013
'Yeti F is just a fertilizer', says NZ kiwifruit grower
New Zealand authorities have allowed for the re-entry of a fertilizer that may improve kiwifruit plant health.
January 29 , 2013
Consumers encouraged to eat "funny fruit" to fight food waste
A U.N. campaign encourages shoppers to reconsider "funny" fruit and help reduce 1.3 billion tons of annual food waste.
January 28 , 2013
Rough year could force sackings in Philippine banana industry
The Philippine banana industry has planned retrenchment workers and remove benefits after a difficult year.
January 24 , 2013
North American blueberry production rose slightly in 2012
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has released production statistics for 34 American states and British Columbia.
January 23 , 2013
Mexico pulls out all stops for avocado campaign
Mexican avocado exporters expect record sales at this year's Super Bowl.
January 22 , 2013
A balancing act for South African citrus exporters
The challenge for South African citrus growers this season will be to maintain quality expectations under strict export standards.
January 22 , 2013
There are no 'normal years' for Chilean blueberries
This year's bizarre weather is a sign Chile needs to harness protection tools and improve the supply chain for blueberries to thrive.
January 22 , 2013
