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Brazil starts orange season, forecasts 36% rise in volumes
Regarding the rise in Brazil's season's volumes, Fundecitrus said it responds to a greater flowering, explaining that this would have increased the number of fruits.
June 28 , 2019
New study finds managed honeybees spread deadly viruses to wild bumblees
These findings have implications for where commercial beehives should be located to decrease the risks to wild pollinators, the study's leading scientist comments.
June 27 , 2019
Egypt gains access to New Zealand orange market
The nations' ministers also signed a cooperative document to implement a two-year work program, which aims to tackle a number of agricultural issues.
June 27 , 2019
Chilean cherry report analyzes 2018/19 campaign, delivers keys for upcoming season
The campaign's behavior, the evolution of prices, and its performance in export markets are discussed in detail in the latest update of the Chilean cherry report.
June 27 , 2019
FareShare: Combating food waste at retail is a beneficial and 'necessary business cost'
Tesco and other supermarkets have set the bar high with their charitable donations that help feed nearly one million people per week, but more can be done to ensure good food isn't going in the bin.
June 26 , 2019
Walmart now accepts SNAP food assistance for online grocery orders
To best meet the needs of its low-income customers, Walmart is accepting SNAP benefits for online grocery orders at all of its 2,500-plus pickup locations.
June 26 , 2019
The U.S. says it will refuse conditions on tariff use in trade talks with China
The two sides could agree not to impose new tariffs as a goodwill gesture, but the U.S. is not willing to make concessions, said a senior U.S. official.
June 26 , 2019
Novel watermelon rootstock proves resistant to disease and pests
The innovative variety is a rootstock watermelon called Carolina Strongback, which is resilient against both Fusarium wilt and the southern root-knot nematode.
June 25 , 2019
India's death toll grows amid outbreak of 'brain fever' linked to lychee
Public anger over the crisis has been growing, with nationals accusing both the state and the federal government of "negligence and inaction" in a petition.
June 25 , 2019
Russia extends EU food import ban until end of 2020
The European Commission says it has taken a range of emergency measures to help producers address market pressure, stabilize prices and find alternative sales opportunities.
June 25 , 2019
