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Africa, Latin America put on alert over Panama disease
An aggressive strain of Panama disease could threaten major banana-producing nations, warned Wageningen UR.
November 04 , 2013
South African table grape forecast on track with last season
Despite frosts in the Orange River Region, South Africa is expected to maintain table grape volume.
November 04 , 2013
Peru forms new pomegranate association
A new pomegranate group has formed in Peru in a bid to speed up access negotiations in the U.S.
November 04 , 2013
Opinion: fresh industry could benefit from good parenting
Eric Viramontes provides some fatherly advice for leaders in the fresh produce industry.
November 01 , 2013
Brazil develops natural treatment for citrus greening
Brazilian researchers have teamed up to develop the nation's first natural pesticide against citrus greening.
November 01 , 2013
Dole merger vote approves acquisition by Murdock
Dole's merger deal with David Murdock finalizes today, transferring a majority share to the company CEO.
November 01 , 2013
Chile: Choapa blueberries look to Asia
A government initiative has helped five north-central Chilean blueberry growers band up to export their fruit.
November 01 , 2013
Argentine researchers look for better, sturdier peaches
A breeding program in Argentina hopes to reduce frost damage to peaches.
October 31 , 2013
Sesame Street gives boost to fresh produce, free of charge
The friendly faces of Sesame Street's Elmo and Rosita will soon line produce aisles in the United States.
October 31 , 2013
U.K. packaging company expands into Mexico
Sirane Food Packaging has entered a deal with Mexico’s Jifkins to distribute its products in Central America.
October 31 , 2013
