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Opinion: how to ensure calcium intake for good fruit

Dr Elmi Lötze explains the best way to apply calcium to help apples avoid bitter pit problems.
July 24 , 2012

U.S. mango imports stable

U.S. mango imports were slightly down in week 28.
July 23 , 2012

U.S. authorities back GM sugar beet deregulation

U.S. inspection authorities have said a genetically engineered sugar beet is safe for widespread distribution.
July 23 , 2012

FAO takes on tomato borer moth

Natural predators are being used to combat the tomato borer moth in several Middle Eastern countries.
July 20 , 2012

Produce Geek: peak season tastiness is a strong consumer driver

Produce Geek Jonathan Steffy explains how fruit seasonality can work for importers.
July 20 , 2012

NZ kiwifruit suppliers face tough times over Psa

A lack of funds is putting pressure on businesses that supply New Zealand's kiwifruit industry.
July 19 , 2012

U.S. exporting first fresh blueberries to South Korea

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council's Mark Villata discusses opportunities in South Korea.
July 19 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 28 - 2012

The Southern Hemisphere pomegranate season closed with a whimper in the U.S. and Europe during week 28.
July 18 , 2012

India's table grapes jeopardized by lack of rain

Up to 15% of table grape growers in India's Maharashtra state face having no yields due to rain shortages.
July 18 , 2012

Peru's agri-exports set to strengthen over next decade

Peru is expected to increase the amount of land devoted to agriculture by 35% in the next 10 years.
July 18 , 2012