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El Niño possibility adds uncertainty to S. American forecasts
The impact of El Niño on South America's crops will depend largely on the timing of rains.
April 22 , 2014
U.S.: consumer confusion continues over beneficial and harmful fats
A Hass Avocado Board study has shown most Americans don't understand the benefits of "good" fats.
April 22 , 2014
Colombia prepares for renewed farm strikes
Colombian farmers say the government has failed to fulfill its promises from last year's strikes.
April 22 , 2014
The Packaging Pitch: the good and bad news about driving consumption
Lisa Cork questions how produce marketers are selling their product in light of a recent U.K. health study.
April 21 , 2014
India: govt cold storage scheme to boost Maharashtra produce industry
The Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board explains a new program to build four cold storage centers.
April 21 , 2014
U.S.: Vermont moves to become first state with GMO labeling
Proponents of Vermont's GMO labeling law are confident the bill will reach full enactment.
April 21 , 2014
U.S.: Washington asparagus harvest underway
Despite a national decline in U.S. asparagus farming, a Washington company is working to increase acreage.
April 17 , 2014
Brazil plans organic food promotions for World Cup
An upcoming organic campaign in Brazil would promote sustainable eating to soccer fans at the World Cup.
April 17 , 2014
Ukraine: former ag minister faces embezzlement charges
Ukrainian investigators have alleged Mykola Prisyazhniuk stole US$41.5 million from the country's Agrarian Fund.
April 17 , 2014
Opinion: how to win the claim game
Jan van de Ven looks at how fruit traders can protect themselves in dealing with the 'subjective' concept of quality.
April 17 , 2014
