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Market Pulse Week 37 - 2013
Supply was insufficient and prices were up for avocados in North America in week 37.
September 19 , 2013
Ethylene-absorbing pads slated as tool to improve fruit shelf life
Sirane Food Packaging said its ethylene absorbency technology can extend berry shelf life.
September 19 , 2013
Bacteria and fungi give boost to fruit tree development
Mexican researchers have found certain fungi and bacteria to speed up fruit tree maturity by up to 40%.
September 19 , 2013
Argentine blueberry shipments to start next week
Air freight shipments of early season blueberries from the Argentine province of Tucuman are set to take off very soon.
September 19 , 2013
Ecuador suspends banana levy
An Ecuadorian fruit industry representative says the removal of a banana tax will help restore competitiveness to the sector.
September 17 , 2013
Philippine bananas hit U.S. shores
The Philippines laid its claim as the first Asian banana supplier to the U.S. mainland.
September 17 , 2013
NZ growers left uncertain over Resource Management Act reform
HortNZ fears for grower futures as Resource Management Act (RMA) reform gets kicked around like a "political football".
September 16 , 2013
U.S.: NASA plans space lettuce project in December
Lettuce production on the International Space Station may provide food and psychological relief to astronauts.
September 16 , 2013
South African citrus growers aim to improve China protocol
South African fruit industry representatives were made to feel very welcome during a recent visit with Chinese quarantine officials.
September 16 , 2013
Report highlights export potential for Chilean strawberries, blackberries
Chile's strawberries and blackberries are on the resurgence in frozen form.
September 13 , 2013
