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Chinese sand pears set for January premiere in U.S. market
After years of talks, the U.S. will open its doors to Chinese sand pears in the beginning of the new year.
December 27 , 2012
Opinion: getting through Psa dark days with lighter sprays
Jon Lowy questions the intensity and frequency of kiwifruit vine disease sprays.
December 27 , 2012
Chile encourages national consumers to pile on the avocado
The Chilean Hass Avocado Committee is confident domestic avocado consumption can reach up to 6 kg per capita.
December 27 , 2012
Indian scientists on path to improve fruit shelf life
A lac-based coating has potential to elongate fruit shelf life for up to two weeks.
December 27 , 2012
Mexican company converts avocado waste into plastic
Mexico's Biofase is working to convert avocado seeds into 100% biodegradable plastic resins.
December 27 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 51 - 2012
Pressure was on in Europe to sell white seedless grapes before South African arrivals in week 51.
December 26 , 2012
Ecuador to cut back banana land in 2013
Ecuador's government will take a tougher stance on banana growers in a bid to reduce supply.
December 26 , 2012
Rain impacts on Chilean grapes uncertain, says Greenberg
Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg looks at how unseasonal rain may affect Chile's grape export deal.
December 26 , 2012
Italy explores new Psa treatment for kiwifruit
Summerfruit's Giampaolo Dal Pane talks about a new fertilizer that could fight Psa.
December 26 , 2012
Dismal prices force Peruvian farmers to suspend mango sales
With mango prices threatening to fall as low as US$0.39 per 20kg box, Peruvian farmers are struggling to stay afloat.
December 26 , 2012
