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Brazilian citrus forecast down after two strong seasons

Brazilian citrus output is expected to drop by 10% due to stressed trees and average blossoming.
December 18 , 2012

U.K. 'Wash and Eat' packaging promotes accessible fresh fruit

The U.K.'s Sealed Air provides an alternative for easy, convenient fruit storage.
December 18 , 2012

Tomato feud 'unlikely to impact' this Mexican season

Mexican tomato growers can probably count on the U.S. market for the 2012-13 campaign.
December 17 , 2012

New recycling code required in South Korea

Exporters shipping fruit in plastic packaging could be put out by new South Korean recycling regulations.
December 14 , 2012

NZ: 2013-14 gold kiwifruit forecast stark

New Zealand's gold kiwifruit exports could drop to less than half, as Psa continues to spread.
December 14 , 2012

Hail storms rattle New Zealand apple growers

Some New Zealand apple growers have reported crop loss after major storms.
December 14 , 2012

Opinion: understanding South Africa's farm strikes

Agri Wes-Cape's Porchia Adams explains the impact of Western Cape labor unrest.
December 14 , 2012

Chile needs more presence and promotion, says Indian importer

India has a large fruit market but one importer says little trade effort has been made by Chile.
December 13 , 2012

Plant roots defy gravity in U.S. study

Even in zero gravity, plant roots showed normal growth movements in a NASA-funded study.
December 13 , 2012

Bottleneck jams Chilean air freight fruit

Flight delays and a build-up of cherries and blueberries in storage have impacted Chile's export sector.
December 13 , 2012