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New 'Gem' pear variety jointly released in U.S.
The U.S. Agricultural Research Service and three universities have jointly released a high-yielding and fire blight-resistant pear cultivar.
February 02 , 2015
U.S.: CDC monitors possible link between litchis and mysterious illness in India
A report says there could be a connection between litchi seeds and an unknown illness in a northern Indian region.
February 02 , 2015
U.S. allows imports of two South Korean Unshu oranges
Commercial consignments of two Korean Unshu sweet and mandarin orange hybrids can now enter the U.S.
February 02 , 2015
China: Free trade port approval brings spicy Sichuan opportunities to foreign exporters
The central Chinese city of Chongqing has been approved as free trade port for imported produce.
February 02 , 2015
Chilean cherry prices in China 'significantly' lower than previous season
Some arrivals of Chilean cherries in China will not be opened for a few weeks when demand is due to increase.
February 02 , 2015
Capespan to step up South African topfruit production
Capespan aims to bring its total South African pome fruit production land to 630 hectares in three years.
January 30 , 2015
Opinion: The need for change in the avocado industry
With avocado consumption on a high note leading up to the Super Bowl, Equal Exchange's Jennie Msall calls for a transformation of the fruit's sourcing in light of last year's LA Times expose 'Product of Mexico'.
January 30 , 2015
US$16M European funding aims to improve U.K.-France trade routes
US$16 million worth of EU funds will help improve the capacity of two of Europe's busiest ports.
January 30 , 2015
Hawaii to propose Dole swap former pineapple land for prison site
Due to the state's lack of funds, Hawaii may propose a land swap with Dole Food Company.
January 30 , 2015
Thailand: Andy Hall gears up for preliminary hearing on Monday
Andy Hall says documents show European buyers did not plan to cut Natural Fruit's supply after his factory audit report.
January 30 , 2015
