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U.S.: Giumarra bullish for Carmen pear season

Giumarra Wenatchee has seen success so far in its second year selling Chilean-grown Carmen pears.
March 05 , 2015

Aussie blueberry growers need urgent protocol support

Australian blueberry growers have prepared a 50-page export strategy, emphasizing an impending oversupply at home.
March 04 , 2015

Freshfel delegate speaks of 'general consensus' for EU School Fruit Scheme

An EU meeting held yesterday appeared promising for the continuation of EC-backed school fruit programs.
March 04 , 2015

Link discovered between guava smell and weevil pest

Colombian researchers believe a new method for controlling the guava weevil pest could be in store.
March 04 , 2015

NZ: Seeka profit hike a sign of Psa recovery

New Zealand's Seeka has managed to exceed expectations in a kiwifruit market where margins are tightening, and plans to increase post-harvest capacity and kiwiberry production.
March 02 , 2015

Russia: Food embargo removal bill "violated party discipline"

Three Russian lawmakers who proposed to remove the import ban have been reprimanded for the action.
March 02 , 2015

China: Red kiwifruit production region hopes for foothold in EU market

Part of a Chinese county has received the Protected Eco-Origin Product certification for red kiwifruit varieties.
March 02 , 2015

Russian market reopens for some Moldovan apple shippers

Russian authorities have approved several Moldovan firms for apple exports.
February 27 , 2015

U.S.: Overarching brand has "monumental" implications for produce industry

Tongue-in-cheek with celebrity backing, a new "superhero meets sports" brand for fruits and vegetables called FNV is poised to change the way the U.S. public interacts with produce.
February 26 , 2015

U.S.: Western Growers partners with Colorado association

Western Growers will collaborate with the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association on areas of 'mutual interest', including federal policy issues and food safety.
February 25 , 2015

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