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U.S.: Michigan blueberry harvest kicks off

Michigan blueberry growers are optimistic for the season ahead despite weather challenges this year.
July 11 , 2012

Chile-South Korea blueberry protocol comes into effect

Chile's blueberry exporting protocol with South Korea is now in place.
July 11 , 2012

The Packaging Pitch: if processed fruit is out, is fresh in?

Lisa Cork says the produce industry must work harder to beat processing dollars in "health".
July 10 , 2012

Dominican Republic finding a lucrative mango niche

Dominican Republic Mango Cluster executive director Gisela Taveras reflects on her country's buoyant industry.
July 10 , 2012

Oppy promotes 'green fertilizer' system for sweet bell peppers

Greenhouse gases are being used to nourish sweet bell peppers, the Oppenheimer Group has revealed.
July 10 , 2012

Opinion: the Rio+20 call for greater ag research

IICA's David Williams discusses the Rio+20 conference and what it means for agriculture.
July 09 , 2012

Frozen mango export values climb for northern Peruvian region

Export volumes may have dipped but Lambayeque's frozen mango returns have improved.
July 09 , 2012

Costa Rica: U.S. pineapple imports lower over peak months

Costa Rican pineapple growers held back U.S. export supply during the key flowering period of May and June.
July 09 , 2012

Citrus Australia calls for tighter controls after canker scare

The discovery of citrus canker in a Thai-origin shipment of kaffir lime leaves has alarmed Australian growers.
July 09 , 2012

UN releases new regulations for melons and dried figs

The UN has tightened melon and fig regulations to ward off disease outbreaks and carcinogenic toxins.
July 06 , 2012