Haiti troubles More By Joseph Guyler DelvaPORT-AU-PRINCE, July 5 (Reuters) - The United States halted mango imports from Haiti and returned 50 shipping containers of the tropical fruit to Haitian exporters after discovering fruit flies in crates sent from the Caribbean nation, officials from both governments said on Thursday. Haiti troubles More By Joseph Guyler DelvaPORT-AU-PRINCE, July 5 (Reuters) - The United States halted mango imports from Haiti and returned 50 shipping containers of...

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Riesling is the grape that shines in Germany, its spiritual home, and wines produced from the grape have a breathtaking beauty. I promise you'll find wines of precision and delicacy at prices that are surprisingly affordable. Most grapes planted in Germany are white, because red grapes generally need more sunshine to ripen. Yet grapes thrive there against all odds, producing some of the world's most gorgeous wine. Where the grapes grow is critically important. Top winemakers add a little...

WASHINGTON A diet extra heavy in fruit and vegetables was no better than one with the standard recommended amounts in preventing the recurrence of breast cancer, a study released on Tuesday found. Those who consumed twice the vegetables and fruit in a diet also high in fibre and low in fat were no less likely to avoid a recurrence of breast cancer or death than the women who followed the five-a-day diet. The researchers called this the largest study of its kind to assess how diet affects...

The Task Force would provide a common platform for all stakeholders to discuss and develop a common strategy for the horticulture sector in Pakistan Islamabad, Pakistan, July 12, 2007 - A meeting to make the horticulture sector in Pakistan more competitive was held today at the Ministry of Finance. The Task Force would provide a common platform for all stakeholders to discuss and develop a common strategy for the horticulture sector in Pakistan Islamabad, Pakistan, July 12, 2007 - A...

We grow export quality mangoes and festivals like this give us the exposure to display our products and also meet people," said Dori Lal, a farmer who hails from Lucknow. The event was a photographer's paradise as people clicked photos of sumptuous dishes displayed to resemble mousse, seafood, rolls, chicken, lamb and fish. India's mangoes are now going abroad too. The fest will also hold mango eating competitions, cultural programmes, quizzes for children and a magic show. For the...

The processing and the packaging process have also improved with time. Cultivators said the quality of the Indian mangoes has also helped in generating exports and other than Alphonso, north Indian varieties have also started gaining popularity in the international market. Cultivators now want the government to subsidise the processing and freight charges, which has stopped many people from venturing into exports. The king of fruits is fast expanding its base to foreign shores. Earlier...

Have patience, do not react and this too shall pass! The mantra advocated by many in the labyrinths of power in Brussels seems to have slipped badly as eleven years down the road the "Banana Wars" of late 90s are back knocking on the doors of the European Commission. Have patience, do not react and this too shall pass! The mantra advocated by many in the labyrinths of power in Brussels seems to have slipped badly as eleven years down the road the "Banana Wars" of late 90s are back knocking...

She had just returned to this area after 20 years in San Francisco when she saw the online notice about a food group forming. Lest we shudder at the prospect of sitting cross-legged for three hours while inadvertently dropping our dumplings, the host announces what she sees as the evening's challenge: This is Forking Delicious, a casual club of seven women in their 30s and 40s who meet monthly at one another's homes for themed meals, with everyone contributing a concoction. On this warm...