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The Packaging Pitch: using trends to future proof your business
Packaging expert Lisa Cork talks banking on food trends ahead of an upcoming visit to South America.
April 02 , 2012
Chile: wireless sensor irrigation cuts water use in blueberry production
Chilean researchers have studied a state of the art blueberry irrigation system which cuts water use by 70%.
March 30 , 2012
U.S. domestic pear oversupply to hit exporters hard
Southern Hemisphere pear exports to the U.S. are starting later than normal due to a strong domestic supply.
March 28 , 2012
High Italian stock prompts slow start for Chilean kiwifruit
The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee is urging growers to hold the trigger on harvests.
March 28 , 2012
Chile looks to offset blueberry losses with volcanic soil research
Studies have shown shown southern Chilean growers are losing blueberry crops due to inappropriate fertilization.
March 23 , 2012
Nicaragua to launch first frozen fruit processing plant
Nicaragua is set to export mango cubes to the U.S. with the opening of its first frozen processing plant.
March 22 , 2012
Opinion: Toxic chemicals in U.S. packaging must go
The FDA is to decide by the end of this month whether to ban bisphenol-A from all food packaging.
March 20 , 2012
Australian grape exporter testing the waters in China
Australian company The Grape House cut back on exports this year, but direct shipments to China are going well.
March 20 , 2012
Papaya industry struggling with poor weather conditions
The papaya industry is wrestling with tough weather conditions in the wake of last year's U.S. salmonella outbreak.
March 19 , 2012
Peruvian banana district seeks funds in the wake of floods
A decision to discharge water from a dam in northern Peru has had serious ramifications for some banana growers.
March 19 , 2012
