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UV-LED lighting offers possibility for longer fruit shelf life

U.S. researchers found that fruit exposed to low UV lighting lasted longer in storage.
June 21 , 2013

Del Monte banana strikers going hungry in Costa Rica

Bandeco claims only a small amount of banana growers are striking in Costa Rica, while union SITEPP cries foul over alleged reprisals.
June 21 , 2013

Spain: Freshuelva announces berry results

Spain's red berry sector revenue fell significantly in the 2012-13 season despite a greater surface area of crops.
June 21 , 2013

Spain suffers 'worst ever' strawberry season

Heavy rains earlier this year have negatively impacted the quality of Spanish strawberries, leading to overall poor results for the campaign.
June 20 , 2013

Spanish persimmon growers win legal fight

Spain's Court of Appeals has thrown out a claim by ‘Don Simon’ juice group that the 'Persimon' fresh produce brand could confuse consumers.
June 20 , 2013

Peru may harness new mango varieties

Peru's Promango plans to import 23 mango varieties from a U.S. gemplasm to widen the industry's production portfolio.
June 20 , 2013

Favorable exchange rate could raise South African citrus exports

A USDA report has highlighted an expected increase for South African citrus exports, provided the European Union doesn't close its doors.
June 20 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 24 - 2013

Price adjustments were seen for Crimson and Red Globe grapes in Europe during week 24.
June 19 , 2013

NZ: strong take-up for Zespri Gold3 kiwifruit

New Zealand kiwifruit company Zespri says license allocation for it Gold3 variety has been "significantly oversubscribed".
June 19 , 2013

Irrigation project looks to untap ag potential in Chile's driest regions

Irrigation planning in Chile's desert could give the nation a major agricultural boost.
June 19 , 2013