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Tech talk: bright device picks up GM fruit contaminates
A new portable method of detecting GM-contaminated DNA in fruit could help farmers in the field.
June 05 , 2012
Australian fruit industry to 'flourish' over next five years, report claims
Market researcher IBISWorld expects Australia's fruit industry to grow by 4.4% annually until 2016-17.
June 04 , 2012
More Chilean apples going to domestic market in 2012
Chile's apple industry has been very cautious this year, holding back volumes from foreign markets.
June 04 , 2012
SA gets green light to ship to Thailand and South Korea
South African growers are aiming to capitalize on new citrus export markets in Asia.
June 04 , 2012
Bangladesh mangoes hit by black spot cracking disease
Mango production in a key Bangladesh growing area is expected to drop dramatically due to splitting problems.
June 01 , 2012
The Packaging Pitch: most QR code users forget marketing 101
Packaging expert Lisa Cork looks at why the innovative QR code technology has been misused by so many.
June 01 , 2012
South Asian-Canadian project testing nano-film effects on shelf life
Researchers from India, Sri Lanka and Canada are testing nano-film with the aim of reducing post harvest losses.
June 01 , 2012
Brazilian orange oversupply 'disturbing'
A build-up of Brazilian orange juice stocks has been disquieting for the industry this year.
May 31 , 2012
South African and Peruvian avocado supply saturates European market
South African producers are hoping avocado prices in Europe will bounce back after a clash of supply with Peru.
May 31 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 21 - 2012
Granny Smith apples continued to show bitter pit problems in the U.S. and Europe in week 21.
May 30 , 2012
