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Colombian province begins first ever papaya exports

Colombia's Valencia province sent its first papaya exports for Canada Friday.
October 22 , 2013

Antioxidant benefits found in mango peels

Colombian and Brazilian scientists have found value added potential in mango peels due to beneficial bioactive compounds.
October 22 , 2013

Argentina: storms show impact on blueberry exports

Argentina's adjusted estimates place blueberry exports significantly down from last season.
October 21 , 2013

Europe leads volume growth for Northern Hemisphere citrus

While estimates for the U.S. citrus season did not look good, European nations forecast a strong season ahead.
October 21 , 2013

Opinion: Southern Hemisphere blueberries begin another season

Isabel Quiroz of iQonsulting.com warns that Chile must maintain its blueberry quality to save its reputation.
October 21 , 2013

Australia identifies key pests to protect berry industry

Australia will focus on pest management to protect its growing berry industry.
October 21 , 2013

Opinion: enter the Green Dragon apple

Karen Caplan from Frieda's Specialty Produce says not all heirloom apples were created equal.
October 18 , 2013

Sugar metrics guide Japanese fruit purchases

Consumers are focusing in on brix levels before making purchases in Japan's demanding fruit market.
October 18 , 2013

Faced with backlog, USDA cancels October crop reports

Furloughed USDA workers are back in their posts, but the department will have trouble catching up.
October 18 , 2013

Australia: Woolworths to cut frozen vegetable imports

A local sourcing move by an Australian retailer will see a drastic reduction of frozen vegetable imports.
October 18 , 2013