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Italian kiwifruit industry seeks to improve quality via new projects

New technology and better industry communication are Italy's points of focus for improving kiwifruit quality.
August 01 , 2014

British growers slam proposed EU organic regulation changes

New EU organic certification rules threaten to derail mixed crop farming through a purist approach.
August 01 , 2014

Opinion: a call for agreement between Russia and Poland

Irina Koziy gives the lowdown on the different implications of Russia's recent ban on many Polish crops.
July 31 , 2014

Chile steps up Grapevine moth control regulations

Chilean blueberry and plum growers in certain regions will now be obliged to create pest control methods.
July 31 , 2014

NZ: Zespri to address regulatory non-compliance with stricter measures

New practices will be put in place at Zespri to avoid the repetition of previous mishaps in Asian export markets.
July 31 , 2014

Costa Rican pineapple trade sails ahead of bananas

Costa Rica's pineapple exports could hit US$900 million this year, as they grow 12.7% year-on-year.
July 31 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 30, 2014

Canadian cherry exporters outperformed their U.S. competition in China during week 30.
July 30 , 2014

French apple exporter 'uncertain' about forthcoming season

France's biggest apple exporter expects greater shipments to Asia this year, but is unsure about the European market.
July 30 , 2014

Del Monte CEO sees silver lining from recent crop-damaging weather

A Del Monte exec says while there are market benefits from recent poor weather, it has driven up costs.
July 30 , 2014

U.K.: Waitrose launches new nectarine and grape lines

A British retailer conducted a worldwide search to find the "perfect" nectarine, but found it very close to home.
July 30 , 2014