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Italian universities develop new early gold kiwifruit

A 10-year Italian project has resulted in an early gold kiwifruit that may help plug a supply gap in the market.
August 09 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 31 - 2012

Chilean easy peelers arriving in the U.S. have had some issues with rot.
August 08 , 2012

APM Terminals wins two Costa Rican court cases

A legal attempt to block APM Terminals' award concession in Costa Rica has been denied.
August 08 , 2012

Russia: JFC cases aim to recoup US$93M debt

Russia's largest fruit company seeks to recover rubles from debtors as a part of bankruptcy procedures.
August 08 , 2012

U.S. fresh produce suppliers under pressure to track stock

More buyers and suppliers are getting on board with the Produce Traceability Initiative.
August 08 , 2012

Prickly pear processing plant kicks off in Mexico

A Mexican innovation means pricky pears can be processed to develop several value added products.
August 07 , 2012

South African raisin exports set to recover

South Africa is set to achieve better raisin results in 2012.
August 07 , 2012

Honduras forging a disease resistant banana future

Honduras' banana research has not yielded IP revenue but its impact and potential are tangible.
August 06 , 2012

Tight residue rules leading to more fruit decay, says consultant

HDG founder Otto de Groot says more fruit is rotten on arrival due to retailers' stricter residue limits.
August 06 , 2012

Opinion: how GM non-browning apples could benefit growers

OSF's Neal Carter talks about silencing genes that cause browning and bruising in apples and other fruit.
August 06 , 2012