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Australia: HAL releases new guidelines to improve eco-practices

In a bid to remain competitive, HAL has updated its advice to growers on environmental issues.
June 17 , 2014

Australian horticultural exports to fall in 2014-15, says ABARES report

Australian horticultural exports are set to decrease by a greater percentage than total farm exports in 2014-15.
June 16 , 2014

Opinion: to brand or not to brand?

Bev Oster talks about how more branding has emerged in the produce industry and why.
June 16 , 2014

Flavor and shelf life vital to future berry growth in U.K.

Execs from Angus Soft Fruits and BerryWorld talk shop about varietal development and raising winter consumption.
June 16 , 2014

Low prices dent Mexican tomato trade

Mexican tomato growers shift towards more modern farming techniques while exports slip.
June 16 , 2014

South Africa reduces grapefruit export estimates

South Africa is slowing down grapefruit exports, while greater orange volumes have gone to the Far East this year.
June 16 , 2014

Joyvio: ready-to-eat is the next move for Chinese blueberry industry

Joyvio's Dr. Jin Xixuan looks at some of the challenges of developing ready-to-eat fruit for the Chinese market.
June 16 , 2014

Surplus worries for China's booming blueberry industry

One Chinese fruit industry rep has questioned whether blueberries will follow the price falls seen for blackberries and raspberries in 2010.
June 16 , 2014

Peru: ProArĂ¡ndanos aims for full industry participation

An incipient Peruvian blueberry growers' group believes joint planning will be a boost for the industry.
June 16 , 2014

U.S.: APHIS prepares pest risk analysis for Mexican fresh fig imports

U.S. authorities believe irradiation will help mitigate pest risks from the import of Mexican figs.
June 15 , 2014

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