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The Packaging Pitch: bringing a new pack to life

Lisa Cork highlights the importance of not letting the variety become the dominant fruit marketing message.
October 02 , 2013

U.S.: federal shutdown creates uncertainty for agriculture

Failure to establish a U.S. federal budget has placed many food safety and import operations on hold.
October 01 , 2013

U.S. mango importer anticipates increased Ecuadorian volume

California's Freska Produce expects Ecuadorian mango volume to see a marked increase.
October 01 , 2013

Peru extends avocado season by two weeks

Great prices have led to a longer Peruvian Hass avocado export deal this year.
October 01 , 2013

Angola shows interest in Chilean fruit

Chile and Angola have pledged to work together to ship fruit directly to the African nation.
October 01 , 2013

Chile: stonefruit take greatest blow in initial damage reports

Recent frosts in Chile will not only affect fruit volume but employment as well.
October 01 , 2013

U.S.: new Florida cultivars show citrus greening tolerance

University of Florida citrus rootstocks have shown HLB-tolerance, but it is yet to be seen how they perform in large-scale trials.
October 01 , 2013

Raisins bear the brunt of frosts in northern Chile

Despite frosts, table grape producers in Chile's CopiapĆ³ province expect volume on par with average.
September 30 , 2013

U.S.: Whole Foods plans tiered labeling for sustainable produce

Whole Foods Market will implement a three-tier rating system to guide consumers on the ethics of their produce.
September 30 , 2013

China, Costa Rica to develop more resilient melons and watermelons

Companies from China and Costa Rica plan to develop new watermelons that are resistant to the bacteria Acidovorax avenae.
September 30 , 2013