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South Africa: quad bike patrol gets the better of fruit fly pests

Spraying chemicals by air is not the only option, as a South African father and son quad bike team have proved.
June 01 , 2012

South African and Peruvian avocado supply saturates European market

South African producers are hoping avocado prices in Europe will bounce back after a clash of supply with Peru.
May 31 , 2012

U.S.: MIT scientists building mobile fruit ripening sensor

U.S. researchers have created a new sensor that detects ethylene levels in fresh produce.
May 30 , 2012

Mexican grape exports to rise in 2012

Mexico's grape exports are set to hit 16 million cartons this season.
May 30 , 2012

Mexico's avocado heartland gains USDA export green light

The majority of avocado plantations in the Mexican state of Michoacán have received U.S. approval for export.
May 29 , 2012

South African exporters bullish about benefits of weak rand

South Africa's weak rand is giving exporters a good run for their money but may cause long-term cost problems.
May 28 , 2012

Changes at play for Argentine and Uruguayan blueberries

The Argentine and Uruguayan blueberry industries are looking to new varieties to overcome market challenges.
May 25 , 2012

NZ: Braeburn exports to fall by more than a quarter

New Zealand growers have forecast a dramatic decrease in Braeburn apple exports due to economic pressures.
May 24 , 2012

Chile investigates expanding its exotic fruit exports

Chile is looking at developing valuable niche exotic fruits such as prickly pears and dragon fruit for export.
May 24 , 2012

Facing Australia's fresh produce oversupply hurdles

PMA's Michael Worthington provides a snapshot of Australia's produce industry and retail trends.
May 22 , 2012