Post Archive
Australia bans major fruit fly insecticide
Australia's ban of the insecticide dimethoate will hit growers with extra costs and affect the country's exports.
October 10 , 2011
Hail storms fuel fruit fears in Argentina
Fruit farmers in Mendoza, Argentina, are counting the cost of severe hail storms which hit the province last week.
October 10 , 2011
Fruit Ninja
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October 07 , 2011
Peruvian asparagus exports drop in September
Peruvian asparagus shipments dropped significantly in the four weeks to Sep. 30.
October 07 , 2011
Thai dragonfruit gain U.S. import approval
Thailand's exotic dragonfruit have been given the go-ahead to be imported into the U.S.
October 07 , 2011
Blueberry powder fights breast cancer, study shows
A U.S. study has found blueberry powder reduces the size of breast tumors significantly in mice.
October 07 , 2011
Argentine citrus growers to get productivity boost
Growers in an important Argentine citrus region will benefit from state aid to boost productivity.
October 07 , 2011
SA fruit industry launches ethical trade program
South Africa's fruit industry has signed up for an ethical trade program to improve laborer conditions.
October 07 , 2011
Chile to adopt new apple varieties
After 'staggering' changes in recent decades, once again Chile is looking to new apple varieties for success.
October 06 , 2011
Canada to cut U.S. organic import dependence, Peru could benefit
Peru's exotic fruit could be key to tapping into Canada's lucrative organic import market.
October 06 , 2011
