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Citrus could help fight effects of obesity, study finds
Having shown that a class of antioxidants found in citrus can provide significant benefits to mice on high-fat diets, researchers now want to move on to human studies.
August 23 , 2016
Italy: VOG expects "brighter start" to 2016 apple season
South Tyrolean apple farmers are hopeful for a better upcoming campaign after market halts abruptly hit sales in early 2016.
August 23 , 2016
Australia's warmer climate just right for Modi apples
A new apple brand could prove 'di moda' for an Australian public that simply can't get enough of all things Italian.
August 23 , 2016
Peru eyes fresh U.S. golden berry market opening
Hot on the heels of Colombia, Peru is hoping to give its aguaymanto industry a monumental boost with a U.S. market opening.
August 23 , 2016
New China route to slash transit times for Chilean cherry exports
In parallel, the Chilean Cherry Committee of ASOEX is planning the largest promotional program in the industry's history to date.
August 23 , 2016
U.S.: Overtime bill passes California Senate
The bill, which could potentially hit farmworker incomes and agricultural output according to estimates, still needs a final vote on the Assembly floor to become legislation.
August 22 , 2016
Mexican avocado industry responds to illegal deforestation reports
APEAM and the Michoacán government have made an action plan to establish limits to expansion of the state's avocado-growing area.
August 22 , 2016
U.S.: Virginia Hep A outbreak may be linked to Egyptian strawberries
Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants have voluntarily withdrawn all strawberries sourced from Egypt.
August 22 , 2016
Singaporean mushroom market to sprout in years ahead
Suppliers like Malaysia, China and the Netherlands have capitalized on growing demand for mushrooms in Singapore.
August 22 , 2016
U.S.: Pacific Organic Produce strengthens Peruvian citrus program
The California group and its Peruvian partner have been grafting trees to get hardier varieties that can better handle the journey, while also having more marketable characteristics.
August 22 , 2016
