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Peruvian organic banana group looks for ways to meet demand

Strong demand for Peruvian organic bananas has led one co-op to recruit more growers.
July 10 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 27, 2014

Independence Day celebrations give U.S. lemons a boost in week 27.
July 09 , 2014

Colombia unites with Peru and Chile to develop agriculture

A Colombian agricultural development body will work with other South American countries to strengthen the industry.
July 09 , 2014

U.S.: leafy greens first, then cannabis for NYSE-listed company

A U.S. company is investing in vertical farming facilities for leafy greens, with a transition to cannabis in its sights.
July 09 , 2014

Mango exporter takes Pakistani govt to court

One company's plight shows another reality from Pakistan's tough restrictions imposed on mango exporters.
July 09 , 2014

U.S.: California's almond production continuously on the up

California is expecting increased production of a crop that a recent study described as a new 'superfood'.
July 08 , 2014

U.S.: the 'big question' of Michigan blueberry production

The Michigan blueberry harvest is off to a slow start but one grower still expects a positive season.
July 08 , 2014

New Mexican areas declared as avocado seed borer-free

Two new zones in Mexico will now have more opportunities to move their avocados both nationally and abroad.
July 08 , 2014

Ecuadorian fruit exporter 'not worried' about ChiquitaFyffes merger

One exporter says a new ChiquitaFyffes fusion would gain more control, but Ecuadorian prices would be unaffected.
July 07 , 2014

TomatoesNZ urges action on unlabeled irradiated produce

TomatoesNZ has asked consumers to complain if they suspect unlabeled irradiated tomatoes are being sold.
July 07 , 2014