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Serbia: Russian embargo "no good for anybody", says Apple World founder

One Serbian grower says he'd rather have a level playing field than the comparative benefits of Russian market access.
February 10 , 2015

U.K.: Upcoming event aims to encourage Fairtrade purchases

A representative of a Caribbean cocoa farmers' cooperative who will speak at Fairtrade Fortnight later this month says the certification has helped growers 'to plan ahead and make improvements.'
February 10 , 2015

China: Fruitday's sales reach new heights

E-commerce giant Fruitday's January sales value almost matched the whole first half of 2013.
February 10 , 2015

California: Port situation 'couldn't have happened at a worse time', says CCM

The California Citrus Mutual estimates exports this so far this season are 25% lower than planned.
February 10 , 2015

NZ apple crop 'down 6% on 2014', says Pipfruit NZ

Although a cold spring hit New Zealand's apple volumes, the warm summer has boosted quality.
February 10 , 2015

Opinion: Asian flavors and other 2015 produce trends

Karen Caplan discusses how produce is taking the center stage at restaurants.
February 09 , 2015

New U.S.-South Africa Avocado Committee seeks to overcome trade barriers

Amid soaring U.S. avocado demand, the first U.S.-South Africa agricultural committee has been set up.
February 09 , 2015

U.S. clears French pome fruit imports

After a 10-year hiatus due to a leaf borer detection, France is again shipping apples to the U.S.
February 09 , 2015

S.H.Pratt & Co Banana Ripening Facility

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February 09 , 2015

Colombia: Avocado industry steps up efforts for U.S. market access this year

Colombia's Agriculture Minster says gaining U.S. avocado access would be like 'winning the lottery'.
February 09 , 2015