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Opinion: SA's growing apple export opportunities in Africa

Hortgro's Mariette Kotzé explains why apple exports in the African continent have jumped so significantly.
January 31 , 2012

NZ apple forecast defies recent biennial bearing history

New Zealand's apple exports will fall only slightly this year, with a greater focus on new varieties.
January 31 , 2012

Some food companies 'abusing' fresh produce benefits, says Freshfel

The European Fresh Produce Association says some food companies are misleading consumers about fruit content.
January 30 , 2012

Colombian-Dutch partnership to invest US$4.8M in sustainable bananas

The Dutch government is providing assistance in a new sustainable banana production program in Colombia.
January 30 , 2012

Australia launches fresh apple marketing campaign

Australia has launched a new marketing campaign for apples, with New Zealand imports looming.
January 30 , 2012

Argentine institute finds way to extend blueberry postharvest life

An Argentine institute has found a method to delay blueberry ripening and lose less fruit in transit.
January 27 , 2012

Peru expects mango price hike in 2012

Peru's mango price rises are expected to continue this season.
January 27 , 2012

Brazil: São Paulo rains delay orange harvest

Orange growers in the southwest of São Paulo are scrambling to capture a high yielding crop and avoid rain damage.
January 27 , 2012

Opinion: how fresh produce became 'cool'

BerryBroad Juanita Gaglio discusses the image changes that have taken place in the produce industry and its fashionable credentials.
January 26 , 2012

NZ gold kiwifruit variety holds up well to Psa but export not allowed

ENZA Gold kiwifruit have shown stronger resistance to Psa vine disease, but face a limited export scope.
January 26 , 2012