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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

Australia calls on Taiwan to keep cherry cold treatment protocol

Taiwan has threatened to cut off Australia's cold treatment cherry export option if it is not used this year.
June 01 , 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

U.S.: MIT scientists building mobile fruit ripening sensor

U.S. researchers have created a new sensor that detects ethylene levels in fresh produce.
May 30 , 2012

Mexican grape exports to rise in 2012

Mexico's grape exports are set to hit 16 million cartons this season.
May 30 , 2012