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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

Opinion: the 'huge potential' for Chilean fruit in India

An FTA could make India "capable of consuming all of Chile's produce", says a leading fruit importer.
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

SA farmers get behind police in fight against rural crime

South Africa's reservist force will return to its volunteer roots to tackle criminal acts against farmers.
March 20 , 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