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Australia: raspberry import causes bumblebee scare
A bumblebee was found in a raspberry package in Western Australia, posing a threat to the state's ecosystem.
April 09 , 2013
Latin American prickly pear snapshot
Prickly pear production is growing in Mexico, Chile and Peru but still lacks a serious export market.
April 09 , 2013
Peruvian cherimoya variety holds market promise
The Rayan cherimoya has been slated as one of the most promising varieties out of Peru.
April 08 , 2013
Chilean port strike fruit loss update
ASOEX has released figures of estimated losses by fruit category from Chilean strikes in weeks 13 and 14.
April 08 , 2013
U.K. Environmental Audit calls for neonicotinoid ban
U.K. politicians have called for a ban on three pesticides with concerns over impacts on pollinators.
April 08 , 2013
Fruit Fanatic: hunting for rare trees in Puerto Rico
Rolf Blancke tells of expats in Puerto Rico with rich and colorful rare fruit collections.
April 08 , 2013
International unions put weight behind Thai fruit case
The ITUC has called on the Thai prime minister to drop charges brought against a British human right lawyer by a fruit processor.
April 05 , 2013
Honeycrisp apples prove power of consumer push
Honeycrisp apples may create heachaches across the supply chain but the variety has shown to pay off.
April 05 , 2013
Opinion: harvest mechanization far away but not distant
Arturo Calderón discusses advances in mechanical harvester development, shifting away from expensive prototypes.
April 05 , 2013
Australia: Tasmanian cherry crop hit record in 2012-13
A good growing season and less Chilean competition helped boost Australian cherries in 2012-13.
April 05 , 2013
