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Australia's first banana vending machine takes off in Brisbane

The company behind Australia's Banana Bar vending machine has its sights set on expansion.
August 02 , 2013

Chilean Citrus Committee releases initial frost evaluation

Some citrus export crops appear to have weathered Chile's recent frosts better than others.
August 01 , 2013

U.S.: more information needed on cyclospora source, says PMA

The PMA's Dr Bob Whitaker was surprised to hear a link between tropical disease cyclospora and bagged salad was made in two U.S. states.
August 01 , 2013

Chinese chain signs US$1.2B deal with Malaysian tropical fruit supplier

Northeast China's largest retailer has signed a 10-year deal to source tropical fruit from a Malaysian company.
July 30 , 2013

U.K. supplier-retailer talks to get tough

The U.K.'s recently-appointed Groceries Code Adjudicator admits a "climate of fear" exists among supermarket suppliers over new rules.
July 30 , 2013

South African citrus industry looks to India, China

South African citrus exporters are looking to new markets as the future of trade with Europe remains in doubt.
July 30 , 2013

Dole reports rocky Q2 results, drop in profit

Dole Food Company saw a dip in profit, in part due to complications with bananas and berries.
July 26 , 2013

Interactive tool maps out world of bananas, potatoes and cassava

RTBMaps allows scientists and researchers to interact with the world of roots, tubers and bananas.
July 19 , 2013

U.S.: California university launches program for produce professionals

A new UC Davis program will train produce industry professionals on best practices across the supply chain.
July 18 , 2013

Uruguayan citrus formally welcomed to U.S. market

After three years of work, Uruguayan citrus has been approved for sales in the United States.
July 11 , 2013