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U.S.: new Naturipe technology extends strawberry shelf life

Naturipe has introduced a new in-field technology that cools strawberries.
June 07 , 2012

Canada aims to synchronize food safety inspection programs

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released a draft proposal for an overhaul of its programs.
June 07 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 22 - 2012

High Mexican Flame Seedless volumes put North American prices under pressure in week 22.
June 06 , 2012

U.S.-European Union organic trade deal takes effect

An historic organic equivalency agreement between the U.S. and the European Union is now active.
June 06 , 2012

Agri-exports pulling Peruvians out of poverty, study shows

If Peru's agricultural growth rate continues the sector could create 400,000 new direct jobs in a decade.
June 06 , 2012

European apple shortage leads to steep price hikes

Apple supply in Europe is tight with a weak euro and foreign growers opting for closer markets.
June 06 , 2012

USDA declares European grapevine moth eradication in four counties

Export restrictions have been lifted for four Californian fruit-growing areas, re-opening Mexican export opportunities.
June 06 , 2012

Honduran banana and pineapple sales up in Q1

Better fertilization and disease control have helped drive up Honduran banana exports this year.
June 05 , 2012

U.S. asparagus market benefits from new presentations, says PAIA

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers' Association expects consumption of the vegetable to remain strong in the U.S.
June 05 , 2012

Ecuador needs open banana markets to absorb productivity growth

Ecuador hopes to reduce banana market tariffs so it can offload higher volumes in the future.
June 05 , 2012

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