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Fruit overload hits HK with Chinese New Year logistical 'collapse'

The allure of Chinese New Year prices has attracted more fruit this year, leading to logistical constraints in Hong Kong.
January 23 , 2012

South African growers measure effects of rain, cyclone on crops

Heavy rain in South Africa has cut back grape crops, but could be a bonus for citrus fruit size this season.
January 23 , 2012

USDA seeks comments over food container standards revisions

The USDA has proposed new changes to food container condition standards.
January 20 , 2012

Argentine blueberry roundup and the challenges ahead

Argentinean Blueberry Committee president Ines Pelaez looks back on the season that was in 2011-12.
January 19 , 2012

Mexican region aims to raise organic mango exports

Mexico's largest organic mango region still doesn't have enough farms to meet bustling demand in the U.S.
January 19 , 2012

ConAgra Foods announces Del Monte Canada acquisition plans

ConAgra Foods has announced it will acquire Del Monte Canada's packaged fruit, fruit snacks and vegetables.
January 19 , 2012

Opinion: Food Safety Act challenges for exporters to the U.S.

Araya & Cia partner Matias Araya gives a Chilean exporter perspective on the U.S. Food Safety Act
January 18 , 2012

U.S.: Cornell University launches new strawberry

Cornell University is releasing a new strawberry with higher yields than the predominant midseason Jewel variety.
January 17 , 2012

New SA mango extends global harvesting window

A new South African mango variety is starting commercial trials worldwide, from Australia to Peru.
January 16 , 2012

New York port inspection changes cause delays

New York inspection changes have delayed fruit imports, but OHL is hopeful the situation will improve.
January 16 , 2012