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SA set to extend grapefruit season with late-ripening cultivar
South Africa is confident it can plug a gap left by Florida with a late-ripening grapefruit variety.
April 18 , 2012
Opinion: the scientific case for GM crops
A former Greenpeace leader calls on the international community to wake up and realize the benefits of GM crops.
April 17 , 2012
Chile: Port of Valparaiso notches 16% fruit export rise
Chile's port of Valparaiso has shown good capacity to handle a significant rise in fruit exports this year.
April 17 , 2012
U.S. makes moves on Philippine bananas, Egyptian strawberries
The USDA has sent out an encouraging message for Philippine banana growers and Egyptian strawberry producersl.
April 17 , 2012
U.S.: Walmart launches 'Women in Factories' empowerment program
Retailer Walmart has started a program it claims will empower 60,000 women in developing countries.
April 16 , 2012
Smaller apples a challenge for NZ growers this year
Pipfruit NZ says export forecasts will hold despite a smaller-sized and later crop.
April 16 , 2012
Peru: Camposol workers announce strike
The workers' union of Peru's largest horticultural exporter has called for a general strike in May.
April 16 , 2012
Carrefour sales stagnant but food spending 'resilient' in Q1
Carrefour's sales have dipped in main markets, but Latin American strength helped reduced the blow.
April 13 , 2012
Buyers more cost-conscious in 2012, U.S. study finds
A U.S. grocery shopper study has found coupon use is most prevalent in higher-income households.
April 13 , 2012
New labels connect U.S. shoppers to grower orchards by video
With Greenscans technology consumers can watch videos from fruit labels when making purchase decisions.
April 13 , 2012
