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United Fresh: farm bill victory for specialty crops

Robert Guenther highlights research and nutritional funding for specialty crops in the latest U.S. farm bill.
February 07 , 2014

Lingonberries show promise for weight control

A Swedish university found lingonberries to prevent weight gain and lower blood sugar.
February 07 , 2014

Chile takes deeper look at raspberry genetics

Chilean researchers hope a better genetic understanding of raspberries will improve shelf life.
February 07 , 2014

Developers tap into potential of Chile's Magellan Barberry

A relatively unknown fruit, a berry known as 'Calafate' could have potential as a health supplement.
February 06 , 2014

Blueberries suffered greatest dip in Chilean export losses

Initial estimates have been released for export losses during Chile's three-week port strike.
February 06 , 2014

U.K. company makes mark on global dried fruit crisp market

Pome fruit farmers in Kent have found a value-added way to market "pretty serious volume" across the world.
February 06 , 2014

Washington researcher warns of little cherry disease devastation

A mysterious disease in Washington state is causing small, tasteless and unmarketable cherries.
February 06 , 2014

Dutch agency signs MoU for Senegalese fruit exports

With ideal market windows, Senegalese mango growers expect continued growth with the help of a Dutch program.
February 06 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 5 - 2014

U.S. avocado movement slowed down in week 5, following high sales for the Super Bowl.
February 05 , 2014

Italy shows off pears in first U.S. campaign

Italy's main pear variety, Abate Fetel, is making its rounds in its first year on the U.S. market.
February 05 , 2014

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