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Fruit and vegetable growers deciding on levy

Fruit and vegetable growers would decide over the next three weeks whether to hold up a proposed fresh levy for the industry umbrella organization, Horticulture New Zealand that formed late last year.

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Fruit, veggie growers will meet in Bettendorf

The latest research and the management recommendations for fresh fruit and vegetable crops would be showcased Thursday, Nov. 30, during the Iowa-Illinois fresh Fruit and Vegetable seminar at the Scott County Extension Office, Bettendorf. The symposium would be 12:30 to … Continue reading

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Banana prices continuous to increasing

According to information given by the specialists of “Agrooglyad: Vegetables and Fruits” journal, from the beginning of this week banana price have started to grow rapidly. On Monday the wholesale companies had mentioned the sales prices up to $14-14.7/box. This … Continue reading

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China levies 30 percent tax on bananas

Apart from delays in travel time and difficulties in getting payment from Chinese businessmen, Taiwan exporters also face import duties as high as 30 percent on shipments of bananas to China, a fruit distributor said yesterday. Peng Sheng-fu, deputy manager … Continue reading

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Fruits and Vegetables Out With the Season

It’s no surprise that as the temperature dropping, the selection of fresh fruits and vegetables in the U.P. Many fruits and vegetables are on their own way out, but pumpkin season is reaching its huge peak and apple season is … Continue reading

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Prices skyrocket as retailers mint money

PESHAWAR: Sharp increase in the prices of daily using commodities, particularly edibles fruits, in the whole month of Ramazan has made life miserable for people in the NWFP metropolis, while the district government and the price control committees have kept … Continue reading

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Fruit, vegetable prices remain unchecked

HYDERABAD: The Consumer Rights Forum (CRF) has criticized the government functionaries for their breakdown to give break for the consumers during Ramazan despite the prime minister’s directives. In a statement, the CRF said prices of things of daily use, vegetables … Continue reading

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Hollywood’s New buzz in Fruit Addiction

There has been some recent buzz in Hollywood about so-called “strawberry cocaine.” TMZ did some crack study and got the low down on the blow. Flavored cocaine is not anything new, we’re told. Law enforcement basis tell us that since … Continue reading

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Americans eat less fruits and veggies

NEW YORK – The U.S. government has recently bumped up its recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption, and a recent study suggests it’s extremely likely Americans aren’t keeping up. The United States Department of Agriculture had long suggested that everybody … Continue reading

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Fruit at the Core of “Healthy You” Movement

Eating healthy is fast becoming a way of life for many Americans. Studies show people are living longer and enjoying more active lifestyles. Consumers are increasingly interested in eating better without giving up great taste. It turns out that simple … Continue reading

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Sticker would tell the ripeness of fruits and vegetables

TUCSON, Ariz. wasting money on bad fruit could become a thing of the past. A University of Arizona professor has invented a sticker that could tell consumers if a fruit or vegetable is ripe. That means no more waiting for … Continue reading

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‘Sweet Tooth’ Types Drawn to Fruit

WEDNESDAY– Folks with a sweet tooth know they’re wan to candy bars and ice cream. But research suggests this set also finds fruit more attractive a fact that can be turned to their advantage. “The take-home message here is that … Continue reading

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Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables earn US $136 million

The country aims to earn US $280 million in 2006, or a year-on-year rise of 19%, MARD said, adding up Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables are now accessible in 50 countries and territories with China, Russia and Japan being its largest … Continue reading

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Fruits grown from accumulated dust

Raipur: For those who extreme dislikes dust around the house, here’s a quick remedy. A scientist in India’s central Raipur city has productively grown a variety of fruits and vegetables from the dust accumulated in his terrace-garden. The trial of … Continue reading

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`King of fruits’ holds court

HYDERABAD: Sensation, Terpentine, Lal Kathra, Patara… Don’t get intrigue by the names, they are some of the 222 varieties of the `King of Fruits’ on display at the three-day mango demonstrate which was inaugurated by Agriculture Minister, N.Raghuveera Reddy at … Continue reading

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Surviving on fruits from last 43 yrs

Hyderabad: Fruits for breakfast, lunch and also for dinner, no it’s not a joke. A lady in Andhra Pradesh is doing precisely that. She is ongoing on fruits diet for the last 43 years. 72-year-old Laxmi Tulasi from Guntur district … Continue reading

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