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Spider venom used to make bee-friendly pesticide
A new organic pesticide developed in the U.K. shows potential to step in to the void left by an EU ban on neonicotinoids.
June 09 , 2014
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
Russia places temporary ban on Ukrainian potatoes
With a 40% currency devaluation, Ukrainian growers can find good opportunities in Europe to offset a Russian ban on their potatoes.
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
