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Specialty crop groups applaud U.S. Senate farm bill approval
United Fresh says the new Farm Bill supports fruits and vegetables in a way that will provide healthy options to U.S. citizens.
June 11 , 2013
The heat is on for U.S. West Coast blueberry transition
The U.S. blueberry deal faces potential gaps and oversupply in the coming weeks and months.
June 10 , 2013
Traditional Chinese fruit sites put on FAO heritage list
A FAO initiative to protect traditional agriculture has incorporated two fruit sites from China that grow grapes and torreya fruit.
June 07 , 2013
Mexico: organic avocado sales rise 20% in Michoacan
Consumers in a key Mexican avocado-growing state are turning their attention to organic produce.
June 07 , 2013
Poland confident for 2013 blueberry crop
Polish blueberry growers predict a strong export year despite initial crop damage fears from March frosts.
June 06 , 2013
Brazil to launch biofungicide against cacao disease
Witch's broom disease put a nasty spell on Brazil's cacao crops in the 90s, but a state institution has come up with an organic remedy.
June 05 , 2013
Walmart promises full refunds on fresh produce
The United States' largest produce seller is introducing a new model to ensure quality fruit and vegetables for consumers.
June 04 , 2013
Argentina: fruit packhouses put under suspension
Three packhouses in Argentina's Tucumán province were found by authorities to be in violation of food safety standards.
June 04 , 2013
U.S.: frozen fruit the main suspect in Hepatitis A outbreak
As Hepatitis A cases appear across five U.S. states, a berry and pomegranate blend is under suspicion as the source.
June 04 , 2013
OTC-Holland withdraws from Van Rijn Group
OTC-Holland has announced a new direction, independent of the Van Rijn Group.
June 03 , 2013
