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South Africa reduces grapefruit export estimates
South Africa is slowing down grapefruit exports, while greater orange volumes have gone to the Far East this year.
June 16 , 2014
Joyvio: ready-to-eat is the next move for Chinese blueberry industry
Joyvio's Dr. Jin Xixuan looks at some of the challenges of developing ready-to-eat fruit for the Chinese market.
June 16 , 2014
Surplus worries for China's booming blueberry industry
One Chinese fruit industry rep has questioned whether blueberries will follow the price falls seen for blackberries and raspberries in 2010.
June 16 , 2014
Peru: ProArándanos aims for full industry participation
An incipient Peruvian blueberry growers' group believes joint planning will be a boost for the industry.
June 16 , 2014
U.S.: APHIS prepares pest risk analysis for Mexican fresh fig imports
U.S. authorities believe irradiation will help mitigate pest risks from the import of Mexican figs.
June 15 , 2014
U.S.: Giumarra expects good acid-to-brix ratio from NZ Meyer lemons
Giumarra Wenatchee is optimistic for the upcoming import season of New Zealand-grown lemons.
June 13 , 2014
English pome fruit group surprised by Thai, Indian bans
English Apples and Pears staff found something unexpected when looking into new market opportunities in Asia.
June 13 , 2014
Smartphone app mixes home gardening with education and design chic
With the help of a smartphone app, a U.K. company makes hydroponic gardening an easy and visually appealing addition to the living room.
June 13 , 2014
NZ, German companies join red-flesh apple association
IFORED now has two new members, with the first pre-commercial, red-flesh apple orchards set for planting in 2015.
June 13 , 2014
Washington D.C. lease signed for "world's most productive urban farm"
Local food-oriented BrightFarms is one step closer to building a greenhouse that is almost double the size of its Pennsylvania operation.
June 13 , 2014