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Indian traders using ethylene powder sachets from China to ripen fruit
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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Subhashri Iyer, Mumbai
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Food safety officials in Telangana conducted a surprise raid at Kothapet fruit market, Hyderabad unearthing the rampant use of ethylene powder, a toxic chemical imported from China, and other carcinogenic chemicals to artificially ripen mangoes.
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Gujarat onion dehydration units on verge of closure due to price hike
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Monday, March 26, 2018
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Shraddha Joshi and Subhashri Iyer, Mumbai
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Onion dehydration units in the state of Gujarat are on the verge of closure with the hike in prices in the international markets and reduced demand on the domestic front due to leftover stock, adversely hampering the production.
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Indian importer IG International imports organic apples from Wenatchee
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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IG International, India’s largest importer and distributor of fresh fruits, imported the first batch of Organic Apples from Wenatchee, United States, through its association with Stemilt Growers, the northwest’s largest grower, packer and shipper of organic apples, pears and cherries.
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