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China to have the world's largest cargo airport by 2017

The Chinese are to have a new airport capable of handling 5 million MT of cargo a year.
March 02 , 2012

The Peruvian organic banana advantage

Fruit consultant Odilo Duarte tells how Peru's conditions are just right for organic banana farming.
March 02 , 2012

Morphing - A Fruit Stop Motion Animation

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feM3mb4pkf0[/youtube]
March 02 , 2012

Australian macadamia nut growers predict bumper crop

Australian growers are predicting rich pickings for this year's macadamia nut season.
March 02 , 2012

Mexico develops mobile water filtration to protect strawberries

Mexico is pioneering a new mobile plant for irrigating strawberries with pollutant-free water.
March 02 , 2012

Mexican researchers look to yeast to extend citrus shelf life

Yeast and chloride dioxide could be the key for protecting citrus from mold according to researchers.
March 01 , 2012

Brazilian researchers look at new packaging to double fruit life

Brazillian researchers are working on a new type of edible plastic covering which could double fruit shelf-life.
March 01 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: when stickers miss the point

Marketing expert Lisa Cork looks at stickers that fail to educate consumers about product benefits.
March 01 , 2012

Ecuador: Volcanic ash boosts fruit yields by 10% in Tungurahua

Volcanic ash increases fruit yields in Ecuador's Tungurahua region attracting many people back to the industry.
March 01 , 2012

NZ govt should follow USDA lead on organics, says industry association

Rick Carmont questions how New Zealand can promote a clean and green image without a government organic policy.
March 01 , 2012

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