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Peruvian state health insurer touts physalis benefits
Peru's EsSalud has recommended regular consumption of Cape gooseberries, also known as physalis and uchuva.
July 28 , 2014
El Niño may trigger higher Brazilian mango volume in 2014-15
A report says El Niño bodes positively for Brazil's mango industry, and not so well for a key competitor.
July 28 , 2014
Netherlands: Rijk Zwaan rolls out new salad varieties
Growers from around the world visited the Netherlands recently to see new Rijk Zwaan varieties of a range of vegetables, including endives, lettuce, cabbage and celery.
July 28 , 2014
Fresh German-Chilean shipping line acquisition deal in the works
With a merger deal on the cards between CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd, another Valparaiso company is on track for a transaction with a multinational based in Hamburg.
July 25 , 2014
U.S.: Whole Foods backs GM labeling measure in Oregon
U.S. retailer Whole Foods is supporting a GM labeling measure that will go to the ballot in Oregon in November.
July 25 , 2014
U.K.: Berry Gardens almost doubles strawberry volume in H1
A mild spring has led to a much larger strawberry crop for Berry Gardens in the first six months of 2014.
July 25 , 2014
Opinion: fast-growing Indian horticulture adds value, alleviates poverty
An Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) expert looks at the important role of horticulture in development.
July 25 , 2014
Brazilian papaya production excess to wear off in H2
A recent CEPEA report looks at the Brazilian papaya season to date and what can be expected for the rest of 2014.
July 25 , 2014
Bubbleberries 'received very well' by U.K. market
VitalBerry BV's new variety with the 'strongest aroma of all strawberries' has performed strongly in Great Britain.
July 25 , 2014
Apartheid citrus documentary airs in Ireland
A new documentary looks at how young Dublin retail workers took action against the injustices of racial segregation in South Africa in the 1980s.
July 25 , 2014
