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Vietnam walking a tightrope with EU produce exports

Vietnam has just two strikes left before risking an EU ban on its produce shipments.
October 09 , 2014

Food security concerns grow in Ebola-hit nations

Fear and stigmatization over Ebola threaten agricultural activities in West Africa, according to the FAO.
October 09 , 2014

Chilean exporters set to enjoy favorable exchange rate for U.S. market

A favorable exchange rate will likely help the Chilean produce industry in the summer season.
October 09 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 40, 2014

The low availability of avocados from several countries helped balance supply and demand in Europe in week 40.
October 08 , 2014

Peru expected to ramp up China-bound grape exports for 2014/15

The U.S. looks set to lose its position as the second biggest grape supplier to the Chinese market this season.
October 08 , 2014

U.K. campaign seeks to make watercress a produce mainstay

The Watercress Alliance in the U.K. is launching an aggressive PR pitch in a bid to raise consumption.
October 08 , 2014

Peru to set up experimental physalis plots

Peru will offer Cape gooseberry growers a wealth of support to help raise export possibilities.
October 07 , 2014

U.S.: Sunkist launches Sesame Street citrus packaging

In a bid to help fight childhood obesity, Sunkist will sell its citrus with packaging from a popular kids' TV show.
October 07 , 2014

U.S.: mushroom grower expands to cope with rising demand

Mushroom company To-Jo has boosted a range of its facilities as new industry marketing concepts help increase sales.
October 07 , 2014

USDA announces US$118M in grants to support specialty crops

The U.S. plans to bolster specialty crop competitiveness by funding 838 agricultural projects across the country.
October 06 , 2014