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Peru threatens WTO action over Chilean avocado requirements
Fruit trade tensions continue to heat up between Chile and Peru.
September 16 , 2013

NZ growers left uncertain over Resource Management Act reform
HortNZ fears for grower futures as Resource Management Act (RMA) reform gets kicked around like a "political football".
September 16 , 2013

U.S.: NASA plans space lettuce project in December
Lettuce production on the International Space Station may provide food and psychological relief to astronauts.
September 16 , 2013

U.S.: new strawberry variety tastier, hardier than Florida staple
A new University of Florida strawberry has shown favorable results in taste panel testing.
September 16 , 2013

South African citrus growers aim to improve China protocol
South African fruit industry representatives were made to feel very welcome during a recent visit with Chinese quarantine officials.
September 16 , 2013

Big year anticipated for U.S. apples
U.S. apple industry representatives discuss the potential impacts of larger crops from Washington, Michigan and New York.
September 13 , 2013

Report highlights export potential for Chilean strawberries, blackberries
Chile's strawberries and blackberries are on the resurgence in frozen form.
September 13 , 2013

Broccoli may help prevent osteoarthritis, U.K. study shows
Broccoli consumption has been found to significantly slow down joint pain from arthritis in mice.
September 13 , 2013

Argentine pomegranate company set to raise export stakes
Argentina's leading pomegranate exporter plans to raise shipments of the fruit significantly in the coming years.
September 13 , 2013

U.S.: Hawaiian avocados approved for mainland sales
Foodies on the U.S. mainland are set to have another avocado variety to diversify their palates.
September 13 , 2013