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Chilean blueberry exports to jump 21% in 2012-13

The Chilean blueberry industry is optimistic about growing consumption for its fruit in different markets.
October 22 , 2012

High hopes for new Australian mango release in 2013

New and improved CSIRO-developed mango cultivars will hopefully be available to Aussie growers next year.
October 22 , 2012

Chilean Psa cases have doubled

The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee says increased Psa cases are not "critical" but need intensive containment.
October 22 , 2012

Trans-Tasman study taps nutritional specifics for veggie marketing drive

Australian and NZ researchers have responded to consumer calls for more nutritional information about produce.
October 22 , 2012

Opinion: shop, click, cook...will online be the new green grocer?

Dawn Gray looks at how the Amazon online business model could take the produce industry by storm.
October 19 , 2012

Study shows sulfur in soil benefits tomato growth

A University of Florida study has found that adding sulfur to soil could boost tomato production.
October 19 , 2012

South Africa anticipates good season for mango production

Subtrop's Rudolf Badenhorst says South Africa looks to be in for a good mango harvest in December.
October 19 , 2012

Mexico forms association to unify papaya exporters

Proexport AC Papaya was launched this year to respond to the needs of Mexican exporters.
October 19 , 2012

NZ: Psa detection "reinvigorates" Hawkes Bay fight against disease

New Zealand's Hawkes Bay Fruitgrowers Association is urging a multi-pronged approach to tackling disease Psa-V.
October 19 , 2012

South Africa launches standardized audits for fruit industry

South Africa's fruit industry has sought to eliminate duplication with one auditing standard.
October 18 , 2012