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Australia to "double cherry exports" in parts of Asia if mainland access gained
Cherry Growers Australia (CGA) CEO Simon Boughey says export records have been "smashed" across a wide range of markets this season.
March 10 , 2016
EU strives for higher fruit consumption, less obesity in schools
European Parliament has approved a new draft law to merge the EU-wide school fruit and vegetable scheme with a similar milk provision program.
March 10 , 2016
India: Barhi date volumes in line to meet Ramadan demand
The "pioneers" of growing Israeli-sourced date palms in India are bullish for a very strong crop in a few months' time.
March 10 , 2016
U.S.: Colombian paramilitary case against Dole thrown out of court
Unlike Chiquita which told the Department of Justice it made forced payments to the AUC, multinational Dole denies ever paying the paramilitary group.
March 09 , 2016
China halts kiwiberry imports
A revision of the scientific definition of kiwiberry has led Chinese authorities to ban imports of the fruit as of yesterday.
March 09 , 2016
Belgium: Shipping container urban farms bring food closer to home
A Belgian company is using second-hand shipping containers for food production, and has opened Europe's "largest automated farm".
March 09 , 2016
Chile to eliminate junk food from schools
All spaces selling food in Chilean schools will no longer be allowed to sell junk food as of June 27, while new laws will prohibit advertising unhealthy food to children under 14 years of age.
March 09 , 2016
State of the Market - Week 9, 2016
Australian Thompson Seedless table grapes fetched higher prices than the South African and Chilean competition in Asia during week 9.
March 09 , 2016
U.S.: Ohio resident sues Dole over Listeria outbreak
Constance Georgostathis has taken Dole Fresh Vegetables to court, seeking damages over listeria-contaminated leafy greens that allegedly put her mother fell into a coma.
March 09 , 2016
U.S. Anjou pears gain heart-healthy certification
The U.S. pear industry will be pumping to a new beat thanks to a recent certification from the American Heart Association.
March 08 , 2016
