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Specialty crops in limbo after U.S. farm bill extension
The U.S. farm bill has returned to the drafting table after Congress failed to implement new legislation.
January 03 , 2013
Dole shares slip on fruit sales earning announcement
Declining earnings expectations for 2013 led to unease for Dole Food Company shareholders yesterday.
January 03 , 2013
Australian technology converts banana waste into electricity, fuel
An Aussie technology that converts bananas into energy could help harness fruit waste.
January 02 , 2013
Peruvian mango harvest strike lifted
Financial assistance and a grower-exporter registry form part of a package to keep Peruvian mango farmers on their feet.
January 02 , 2013
Colored mesh offers quality control for Chilean orchards
Proper use of netting can improve quality, color and ripening of fruit.
January 02 , 2013
Mexican lime sector hopes for better winter season
A substantial fall in volumes may not sound ideal, but this is exactly what Mexico’s lime sector is hoping for in the coming months.
January 02 , 2013
Indian scientists on path to improve fruit shelf life
A lac-based coating has potential to elongate fruit shelf life for up to two weeks.
December 27 , 2012
Rain impacts on Chilean grapes uncertain, says Greenberg
Capespan North America CEO Mark Greenberg looks at how unseasonal rain may affect Chile's grape export deal.
December 26 , 2012
Dismal prices force Peruvian farmers to suspend mango sales
With mango prices threatening to fall as low as US$0.39 per 20kg box, Peruvian farmers are struggling to stay afloat.
December 26 , 2012
Australia to phase out citrus regulation
The Australian government will change rules that restrict who citrus exporters ship to in the U.S.
December 24 , 2012
