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3D printer company 'reinvents concept of fruit on demand'

Is there any point to creating fake but edible 3D fruit? One U.K. company thinks there certainly is.
June 09 , 2014

Two North American blueberry companies join forces

Curry & Co and Driediger Farms have formed a partnership to give blueberry sales a lift.
June 09 , 2014

India: Bollywood star may become face of Maharashtra horticulture

After acting in more than 180 films, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan will likely take to the stage of Maharashtra's fruit and vegetable industry.
June 06 , 2014

Italian apples shaping up well but future concerns linger

Italy's largest apple region expects yet another good season ahead but must innovate for long term prosperity.
June 06 , 2014

U.K. survey shows seasonal produce knowledge on the decline

The results of a survey into Britons' awareness of produce seasonality have been described as 'shocking'.
June 06 , 2014

Chilean port workers happy with new working conditions bill

After causing losses of Chilean fruit in January with strikes, port workers are happy with a new bill to be put to Congress.
June 06 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita claims it never tried to block 9/11 victims' bill

Chiquita has spoken out amid claims it allegedly spent US$780,000 in lobbying against a 9/11 victims' bill.
June 06 , 2014

U.S.: Northwest pear volume down but prospects good

USA Pears has planned several strong marketing campaigns as production slips slightly.
June 06 , 2014

Chilean fig exporter sets sights high

Hortofruticola Sudamericana says despite logistical issues, it is confident figs can follow the path of blueberries in becoming the next big superfood.
June 06 , 2014

Opinion: what's going on with Zespri?

Zespri's public response to its latest legal case is quite strange considering the amount of money in question.
June 06 , 2014