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NZ: kiwifruit disease Psa-V detected further south

Kiwifruit disease Psa-V has extended its reach in New Zealand to Hawkes Bay on the North Island's southeast coast.
October 12 , 2012

Fressure Foods wants 'Australasian leadership' in procesed avocados

Fressure Foods is harnessing New Zealand's avocado crop surplus with value adding profitability.
October 12 , 2012

New washing treatment conserves strawberry properties

Argentine researchers have a new less harmful method for cleaning strawberries.
October 12 , 2012

South African road strikes come to a close

South Africa's transport union and employers association have reached a deal that puts strikes to an end.
October 12 , 2012

FAO hopes world hunger levels will halve by 2015

Global hunger levels have dropped significantly but FAO chief, José Graziano Da Silva believes more can be done.
October 11 , 2012

Interesting demographics driving berry boom, says Driscoll's CEO

Driscoll's CEO J. Miles Reiter says different berries have supported each other in the category's growth.
October 11 , 2012

U.S. market 'demanding and competitive' for Chilean citrus

Chilean growers are unsatisfied with Navel orange returns this year but W. Murcotts have performed well.
October 11 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 40 - 2012

Argentina's early season European blueberry shipments arrived in poor condition during week 40.
October 10 , 2012

Greenscans launches multi-purpose produce app

Greenscans brings together a wide range of functions under one consumer-friendly smartphone produce app.
October 10 , 2012

Pakistani mango growers claim red tape holding back Aussie exports

Pakistani growers are frustrated with bureaucrats for failing to give clear guidelines for Australian exports.
October 10 , 2012