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U.S. fresh produce suppliers under pressure to track stock

More buyers and suppliers are getting on board with the Produce Traceability Initiative.
August 08 , 2012

Volcano eruption unlikely to impact fruit crops, says Hort NZ

New Zealand fruit growers are lucky Mt Tongariro has blown its top now rather than four months ago.
August 06 , 2012

Honduras forging a disease resistant banana future

Honduras' banana research has not yielded IP revenue but its impact and potential are tangible.
August 06 , 2012

Tight residue rules leading to more fruit decay, says consultant

HDG founder Otto de Groot says more fruit is rotten on arrival due to retailers' stricter residue limits.
August 06 , 2012

Chilean fruit veteran steps down

Peru's high quality grape exports will help Chile raise its game, according to industry expert Isaac Bon.
August 06 , 2012

Europe's low apple and pear crop could spark market innovation

Lower European pome fruit volumes mean the industry will need to explore new strategies, says Philippe Binard.
August 03 , 2012

Chile: drought impacts Coquimbo fruit growers

Growers in Chile's Coquimbo region are having to be more selective about watering their crops.
August 03 , 2012

Monsanto wins US$1B intellectual property case against DuPont

DuPont plans to appeal a court verdict that it willfully infringed a Roundup Ready® technology patent.
August 02 , 2012

Northern Chile's grape profitability challenges

iQonsulting analyzes the competitive and productive factors affecting northern Chile's grape exporters.
August 02 , 2012

SA: Massmart signs up smaller farmers to supply fresh produce

Massmart has kicked off with its small farm development scheme, which was a condition of the Wal-Mart takeover.
August 02 , 2012