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Chile celebrates gold kiwifruit harvest
Chilean kiwifruit producers celebrated the beginning of the 2016 harvest with a March 22 field day to Curicó where gold-colored variety, Soreli, took center stage. At least five orchards of Soreli kiwifruit were harvested in Chile during the third and fourth weeks of March, indicated a press release distributed by Biogold Sudamérica (BGSA). The variety […]
April 04 , 2016
Kitchen superheroes come to the rescue of produce spoilage at home
These small robot or apple gadgets prolong the shelf life of produce with a powerful organic edible power and work just as well in the fridge as they do in fruit bowl.
April 04 , 2016
Comment: Argentinean Blueberry Committee responds to Freshplaza 'slave labor' claim
Argentinean Blueberry Committee (ABC) president Carlos Stabile gives his thoughts on the potential damages caused by a Freshplaza article linking his industry to slave labor.
March 29 , 2016
Canada: Jealous Fruits to extend cherry deal with higher elevation groves
The company may be the envy of cherry producers around the world with a new lucrative market window.
March 28 , 2016
China, U.S. sign draft protocol for Californian strawberry exports
Californian exporters are now one step closer to gaining a new market.
March 24 , 2016
Southern African citrus export crop to drop in 2016
Drought has taken its toll on orange and grapefruit volumes, but growth is expected for other categories.
March 24 , 2016
Oppy gains Fair for Life Certification
Oppy is one of very few North American companies licensed to bring the label to market, and will be kicking off with Peruvian grapes.
March 24 , 2016
First organic harvest nears for Californian melon grower
Van Groningen & Sons has responded to demand in a market where supply has been "inconsistent" at times.
March 23 , 2016
USHBC to fund US$1M+ in blueberry health studies in 2016
The USHBC has been no stranger to health research funding in recent years and 2016 will be no exception.
March 22 , 2016
U.S.: Whole Foods joins "one stop shop" Equitable Food Initiative
The retailer has joined Costco Wholesale in a program that brings together certification in food safety, pesticide management and social compliance.
March 21 , 2016
