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"Milky" strawberries reflect Chinese organic produce popularity

Strawberries irrigated in milk are all the rage in Beijing, as part of a boom for organic and unique products.
April 24 , 2013

Australia: pre-shipment inspection available for Californian cherries

Australia will add cherries from California to its pre-shipment inspection program.
April 23 , 2013

Mango buyers spend more money, buy more fresh fruit

Mango buyers in the U.S. spent US$23 more per store trip than the average produce shopper.
April 22 , 2013

Colombia's growing avocado model

Colombia may be one of the world's biggest avocado producers but it still has a way to go in developing an export market.
April 22 , 2013

Chile debates sunblotch risk from Peruvian avocados

Chile's Adolfo Ochagavía explains the fear of sunblotch from Peruvian avocado imports.
April 22 , 2013

NZ fruit exports rose above challenges in 2011-12

New Zealand's Fresh Facts report highlights a surge in avocado and kiwifruit shipments in the year to June 2012.
April 19 , 2013

SH apple shipments down, pear exports stagnant

New Zealand's apple exports were up in the early season, but volumes were down for Chile, Argentina and South Africa.
April 19 , 2013

Fruit fly found in South Australia

Fruit fly has been found in the only mainland Australian state that has been free of the pest, prompting an active eradication program.
April 19 , 2013

Egyptian citrus one step closer to U.S. access

More than a decade after they were kicked from the market Egyptian citrus exporters may regain U.S. entry.
April 19 , 2013

Demand on the rise for Mexican organic products

The number of Mexican organic growers has risen more than fourfold in the last 10 years.
April 18 , 2013