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Peruvian pomegranate exports jump as Chilean shipments fall
When faced with lower volumes, Chilean exporters favored the U.S. market over the Netherlands.
September 15 , 2015
New sanitizing wash could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks, says USDA
An ARS food technologist has come up with a solution that has proven more effective in ridding bacteria like salmonella, E. coli and Listeria from fresh-cut produce.
September 15 , 2015
Iranian pomegranate production could hit a million tons this season
The world's leading pomegranate producer is gearing up for the next season, with expectations to resume sales in South Korea.
September 15 , 2015
Researchers on the hunt for hardier auber-genes
Finding an eggplant that holds up to the effects of climate change is the aim of a breeding program involving Spain, Sri Lanka and Côte d'Ivoire.
September 15 , 2015
Peruvian citrus and bell peppers benefit from U.S. rulings
The USDA has lifted regional restrictions on Peruvian citrus imports and granted market access for the country's bell peppers.
September 14 , 2015
U.S.: California Navels set for bigger crop and fruit sizes
California Citrus Mutual has described a recent state crop forecast as a "reasonable starting point", but planted acreage cut due to drought may affect the end result.
September 14 , 2015
Opinion: Farmers who look after soils are the doctors of the future
"We need to fight like "Robin Food" against the idea that the consumer is a neanderthal who is only interested in the lowest price," says Eosta's Volkert Engelsman.
September 14 , 2015
China: Banana shortage likely in coming years, says Goodfarmer
Goodfarmer's president believes the Chinese banana market needs 'comprehensive reform', predicting demand could far outweigh supply in the near future.
September 14 , 2015
U.S. stonefruit exports see declines across the board
While exports of U.S. stonefruit shrunk this year, a higher proportion of volumes were shipped to Asia.
September 14 , 2015
EU pledges £104M to promote English Channel sea trade
Port facilities in the U.K. and France are in line for a substantial capital injection.
September 14 , 2015
