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Colombia considers irradiation to bolster U.S.-bound fruit exports
Initial discussions of the idea have already begun in the U.S. while several crops - not just avocados - are on a priority list for access under different protocols.
May 18 , 2017
China signs Argentine table grape protocol
The signing took place ahead of food innovation fair SIAL China in Shanghai.
May 18 , 2017
South Africa: Koeltehof opens high-tech avocado packhouse in Mpumalanga
The development makes the company now the biggest packer in the province and the second-largest in the country after Westfalia.
May 17 , 2017
Spain's Planasa acquires major California strawberry nursery
We speak to the head of the multinational berry breeder and nursery about the latest developments in their rapid global growth.
May 17 , 2017
U.S.: AMS brings attention to fraudulent organic fruit certificate
The USDA division declared the companies mentioned in the document were not responsible for the forgery.
May 17 , 2017
Argentine authorities destroy 30,222 citrus plants in Jujuy
With potential U.S. access around the corner, Argentina's authorities have taken a tough stance against a nursery for not keeping plants under cover.
May 16 , 2017
European growers still assessing "unprecedented" frost impacts, says Freshfel chief
"Nature has obviously been affecting crops, but it could also help the production to revive a little bit," says Philippe Binard.
May 16 , 2017
Inclement weather damages northern Chilean grape vines, irrigation systems
APECO's president has described the situation as "desolate" in Copiapó, while in Coquimbo some citrus and avocado fields have been affected but with "minimal" damage.
May 16 , 2017
Feeding America vows to dedicate greater share to fruits & veggies
The USA's largest hunger-relief organization will work toward making fruits and vegetables nearly half of the food it distributes.
May 16 , 2017
Australia: Open day provides insight into "ground-breaking" TR4 research
About 100 banana growers, researchers and other industry leaders took part in the interactive event.
May 15 , 2017
