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NZ: Queensland fruit fly detected in Auckland

HortNZ has called for tougher biosecurity measures after the fourth fruit fly detection in three years.
February 19 , 2015

Chilean fruit industry denies links to Australian Hep A scare

The Chilean Association of Fruit Exporters (ASOEX) has emphasized its country's fruit is not to blame for a recent recall of frozen berry products in Australia.
February 16 , 2015

Giumarra expects high volume of 'eat brighter' spring watermelons

Giumarra will offer seedless watermelons grown in Mexico from around mid-March.
February 16 , 2015

Mexican, U.S. produce players officially launch social responsibility alliance

After more than a year of negotiations, a group representing 90% of Mexico's produce industry has been formed to tackle social responsibility issues.
February 15 , 2015

The Packaging Pitch: Nutrition frustration

Marketing expert Lisa Cork has a look at the legume-free Paleo diet.
February 13 , 2015

Rupee appreciation to "definitely" cut Indian fruit exports to Europe, says Khakhar

An Indian grower is gearing up for renewed mango exports to Europe, but thinks exchange rates will impact produce trading overall.
February 12 , 2015

South Africa alleges "inconsistent" citrus inspections in Southern Europe

"Viability" is a term that could revive South Africa's stability in the European citrus market, where talks are lined up aiming to remove discrepancies in citrus black spot (CBS) inspection methods.
February 11 , 2015

California: Port situation 'couldn't have happened at a worse time', says CCM

The California Citrus Mutual estimates exports this so far this season are 25% lower than planned.
February 10 , 2015

New U.S.-South Africa Avocado Committee seeks to overcome trade barriers

Amid soaring U.S. avocado demand, the first U.S.-South Africa agricultural committee has been set up.
February 09 , 2015

S.H.Pratt & Co Banana Ripening Facility

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February 09 , 2015

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