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Indonesian company makes eco-bags from cassava starch
The bio bag can be dissolved in water, which can then be safely consumed.
August 04 , 2017
California: Monterey County crop report shows drop in fresh produce income
A major Californian region for fresh vegetable and strawberry production saw a downfall in total crop values last year, but export volumes rose significantly.
August 03 , 2017
Ecuador gears up for first dragon fruit shipments to U.S. in September
The industry is hoping it will be able to offer U.S. consumers something new with its yellow variety.
August 03 , 2017
Colombian avocado grower invests in new land, bee hives to boost production
Quindio-based Agua Hass has several new projects at play to ramp up its production, including a move into organics, crop conversion and an avocado flower-based honey initiative.
August 03 , 2017
Aussie banana industry buys time with "world's best practice" in TR4 containment
ABGC chair Stephen Lowe discusses the plan ahead for slowing the spread of Panama Disease TR4, and why it's so important to allow affected farmers the option to still trade fruit.
August 03 , 2017
U.S.: Battery-powered trucks to be tested at Port of Oakland
A port representative says the vehicles are a "logical next-step for exploration".
August 03 , 2017
U.S.: Trump backs plan for points-based immigration system
The RAISE Act would favor those who can speak English and "demonstrate skills that will contribute" to the economy.
August 02 , 2017
HLB detected in northern Argentina
The detection was 48 miles from the border of the USDA's approved zone for lemon imports from the South American country.
August 02 , 2017
Peak California strawberry volumes extend through July
The state's production figures to date are slightly higher than last year when a record was achieved.
August 02 , 2017
South African avocado exporter "blown away" by EU green-skinned demand
A representative of ZZ2 said high prices in Europe this season did not compensate for the significant reduction in volume.
August 02 , 2017
