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FDA finds Cyclospora in Florida irrigation canal
The FDA said its traceback investigation identified "several farms" in the U.S. that may have provided product used in the Fresh Express salads that were recalled.
August 17 , 2020
FPAA criticizes Southeast growers following seasonal produce hearing
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has criticized Congressmen and produce growers from the U.S. Southeast following a hearing on seasonal produce.
August 17 , 2020
Europe suspends Argentine citrus imports until May
The decision, which was taken unilaterally and came into effect on Sunday, applies to oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit until April 31 next year.
August 17 , 2020
Agronometrics makes market data more accessible with service relaunch
Agronometrics is continuing with its goal of making U.S. fresh produce market data more accessible with a major relaunch of its service that includes innovative tools like market updates, price alerts, and easy navigation through USDA commercial data.
August 17 , 2020
Fyffes distribution center in UK hit by Covid-19 outbreak
Nearly 200 members of staff at banana supplier Fyffes are to be tested for coronavirus after an outbreak among 10 workers.
August 17 , 2020
Hazel launches CA technology for Apples
The technology will be available to apple packers this coming season, following positive initial results last season.
August 14 , 2020
Calavo Growers announces senior management promotions
California-based global avocado company Calavo Growers has announced promotions for two senior executives.
August 14 , 2020
New California table grape commercials launch around the world
A set of three new commercials extending the Go with Grapes from California Every Day global marketing campaign has launched in the U.S. and key export markets.
August 14 , 2020
Lack of plant breeding programs could further impact food security - study
A new study published in Crop Science by Washington State University (WSU) has discovered that declines in crop breeding programs due to COVID-19 have put a damper on funding and personnel.
August 14 , 2020
Dutch police find cocaine worth €56M in Ecuadorian banana shipment
It was at least the fifth time this year that a banana delivery that originated in Ecuador was found to be concealing a large quantity of cocaine.
August 13 , 2020
