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U.S.: Vermont moves to become first state with GMO labeling
Proponents of Vermont's GMO labeling law are confident the bill will reach full enactment.
April 21 , 2014
Study predicts "explosive" growth for Chinese banana powder market
China may only account for a small fraction of the world's banana powder, but the industry is set for buoyant growth.
April 21 , 2014
Study to reveal antioxidant properties of Chilean blueberries
A new study will evaluate the nutrional benefits of Chilean blueberries in fresh and processed forms.
April 21 , 2014
U.S.: open source seed program keeps varieties in public domain
A University of Wisconsin pledge will maintain 29 vegetable and grain varieties open for public use.
April 17 , 2014
U.S.: Washington asparagus harvest underway
Despite a national decline in U.S. asparagus farming, a Washington company is working to increase acreage.
April 17 , 2014
Brazil plans organic food promotions for World Cup
An upcoming organic campaign in Brazil would promote sustainable eating to soccer fans at the World Cup.
April 17 , 2014
Ukraine: former ag minister faces embezzlement charges
Ukrainian investigators have alleged Mykola Prisyazhniuk stole US$41.5 million from the country's Agrarian Fund.
April 17 , 2014
Opinion: how to win the claim game
Jan van de Ven looks at how fruit traders can protect themselves in dealing with the 'subjective' concept of quality.
April 17 , 2014
Freshfel hails EU ag promotion budget boost
The European Parliament has adopted a new framework that will more than triple agricultural promotion program funding, with the lion's share expected to go toward produce.
April 16 , 2014
U.S.: Washington Apples sits out of Indian cricket campaign
Low import volume has pushed Washington Apples to refocus its marketing efforts in India.
April 16 , 2014
