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Organic Alliance sends year's first Mexican mangoes to U.S. market

Organic Alliance has sent its first organic Tommy Atkins and Ataulfo mangoes from Mexico to the U.S.
March 13 , 2013

Steady growth to continue for Peruvian mandarins in 2013

Peruvian mandarin exports are expected to grow by 10% this year.
March 13 , 2013

NZ: postharvest operator puts cash on the line for G3 kiwifruit conversions

DMS is offering New Zealand kiwifruit growers incentives to switch to the Psa-tolerant gold variety G3.
March 12 , 2013

Whole Foods to label all GMO products by 2018

Whole Foods has become the first U.S. grocery chain to set a deadline for full GMO transparency.
March 12 , 2013

U.K.: Asda starts Canary Islands banana trial

U.K. chain Asda will be sourcing fewer Caribbean and Central American bananas to cut its carbon footprint.
March 12 , 2013

Australia: Giant African snail found in Queensland

A snail that could pose a high biosecurity risk has been found in an Australian container yard.
March 12 , 2013

Thousands of undocumented kiwifruit plants found on Spanish farm

Spanish authorities have uncovered 14,000 kiwifruit plants without proper paperwork.
March 12 , 2013

U.S.: Calavo launches technology to link fresh food industry

Calavo hopes a new networking technology will add value while reducing waste in the fresh food industry.
March 12 , 2013

Chiquita expects U.S. market share growth in 2013

Fruit company Chiquita Brands has listed several causes for optimism in 2013.
March 12 , 2013

U.S.: WSU seeks commercial partners for new apple variety

Washington State University has developed a crispy apple with strong storage and non-browning characteristics.
March 12 , 2013