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United States: FDA approves lab to free detained fruit

California's AGQ Lab has been approved to help release fruit detained in U.S. customs.
April 02 , 2013

Whole Foods collaborates on commercial-scale greenhouse

Whole Foods is working with Gotham Greens to build the first commercial greenhouse on the roof of a U.S. retail outlet.
April 02 , 2013

Philippine govt pledges support for mango farmers' group

The Philippine Mango Industry Foundation has received a financial boost from the government.
March 28 , 2013

Ecuador probes sweet yellow passionfruit variety

Tests have shown high yields, sweetness and disease resistance for a new passionfruit cultivar in Ecuador.
March 28 , 2013

Ecuador gets tough on banana regulations

The Ecuadorian government will be cracking down on illegal banana plantations and non-payment to producers.
March 25 , 2013

Chile developing tool to determine Psa risk

A new tool should help Chilean kiwifruit growers rapidly assess their risk of Psa.
March 21 , 2013

HK "gray market" to Chinese mainland on the way out

The diminishing relevance of Hong Kong as a point of entry for fruit into mainland China was a key issue at Fresh Connections today.
March 19 , 2013

Industry takes in "rhapsody of color" in Chinese produce

Shanghai showed off its broad range of produce market formats to Fresh Connections China participants today.
March 18 , 2013

Opinion: the changing shape of Russia's retail market

Irina Koziy highlights the changing criteria and produce buying habits of Russian retailers.
March 18 , 2013

European produce consumption "stagnating", Freshfel report shows

European produce consumption has fallen in recent years but some countries have bucked the trend.
March 15 , 2013

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