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South Africa: produce packaging leads the way

Lisa Cork and Jacques Coetzee discussed the importance of packaging at PMA Fresh Connections: Southern Africa.
August 15 , 2013

Netherlands set for geothermal boom in produce

Dutch greenhouse tomato, cucumber and pepper producers are embracing technology to save money and meet renewable energy targets.
August 15 , 2013

Brazil: Black Sigatoka costs remain high

Banana growers in Sao Paulo say management costs for Black Sigatoka remain prohibitive.
August 15 , 2013

U.S. gives green light to Mexican pomegranates, dragonfruit

U.S. authorities have approved import access for two fruit species shipped from Mexico.
August 14 , 2013

Mexican papaya variety promises high yield

The new MSXJ papaya variety in Mexico produces close to double the average yield of the Maradol cultivar.
August 14 , 2013

NZ offers India support to sweeten apple tariff cut talks

Pipfruit NZ will take a delegation of growers to India later this month to work on an industry cooperation agreement.
August 14 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 32 - 2013

The U.S. was short of Chilean kiwifruit in week 32 as volumes picked up in Europe.
August 14 , 2013

Australian authorities intercept citrus pest in curry leaves

Two Australian biosecurity officers have potentially saved the country's citrus industry from devastating disease HLB.
August 13 , 2013

Opinion: DKNY fragrance brings whole new meaning to delicious apples

DKNY's Delicious Apples campaign shows 'outsiders' view fruit in a positive light.
August 13 , 2013

U.S.: Murdock raises stakes for Dole Food Company purchase

David Murdock has reached an agreement to buy remaining Dole shares but the company is still in a 30-day "go-shop" period.
August 13 , 2013