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U.S.: Port of Savannah to receive new fruit imports next month

A port in the U.S. state of Georgia will soon allow entry for cold-treated citrus from Peru.
August 22 , 2014

Tozer Seeds reveals U.S. 'Kalette' growers and marketers

Tozer Seeds believes its brussel sprouts-kale hybrid will 'take off quickly' as six U.S. growers are announced.
August 22 , 2014

Peruvian avocado industry accuses Chile of unfair treatment

A Peruvian industry representative has asked 'why aren't Californian avocados tested for sunblotch in Chile too?'
August 22 , 2014

Opinion: balancing technology and process to maintain your cold chain

C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld looks at the science of keeping cold chains in check in the modern world.
August 21 , 2014

Chilean scientists find new way to control fruit decomposition

A Chilean team may have come up with something of an elixir of shelf life.
August 21 , 2014

Australia sees greater apple competition after Russian ban

While Australian apples have counterseasonal advantages, a more competitive market demands high quality.
August 21 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 33, 2014

Cherries from the U.S. fetched higher prices than those from Canada in the Chinese market during week 33.
August 20 , 2014

U.S.: National Mango Board to host online 'webinar' on best ripening protocols

The NMB is due to hold another web seminar today on mango ripening practices, with 'more progress to be made'.
August 20 , 2014

India: hailstorms lacerate apple and pear trees in Kashmir

Authorities are assessing the damage of hail in Kashmir, where some pome fruit orchards have had a 'total loss'.
August 19 , 2014

U.S.: New Mexico Chile Association to launch certification program

New Mexico's chile industry will today launch a certification program to protect its peppers from copycats.
August 19 , 2014