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Israeli grapefruit exports plug European supply gap
Israel's largest grapefruit grower says it has benefited from lack of South African fruit in Europe.
October 08 , 2012
South African nursery on cusp of sweet grapefruit success
A South African family is on the cusp of commercializing an unusually sweet grapefruit variety.
October 08 , 2012
SA truck strike is hitting fresh produce retailers hard
South African and Namibian stores will have hardly any fruit as the truck drivers' strike enters its third week.
October 05 , 2012
Costa Rica's pineapple shipments set to overtake bananas
Costa Rica's pineapple production growth is predicted to rise by up to 10% this year.
October 05 , 2012
Peru sees Camu-camu exports soar thanks to U.S. demand
Peru's Camu-camu exports have increased thanks to a growing appetite for dry extracts of the fruit.
October 05 , 2012
Chiquita gains new CEO with strong turnaround track record
Chiquita's new CEO Edward F Lonergan is to lead a restructuring program aimed at boosting operating profits.
October 04 , 2012
New apple set to cause a ripple in Tesco's London stores
Supermarket giant Tesco has launched a new raspberry tasting apple for sale in three U.K. stores.
October 04 , 2012
European pear genome sequenced in record time
Scientists have unlocked the genetic sequence of the European pear.
October 04 , 2012
The Packaging Pitch: the art of the "need fulfilled"
Packaging expert Lisa Cork takes a look at 'specific need' marketing for health benefits.
October 03 , 2012
U.S. govt urged to take time with Mexican suspension agreement
U.S. produce industry representatives have asked the government not to terminate a Mexican tomato trade agreement.
October 03 , 2012
