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EU opens comments for pesticide risk assessment

The European Union will seek to establish its first "harmonized methodology" to assess pesticide risk.
April 02 , 2014

From Israel to India: Barhi dates in for bumper crop

It has taken time for Barhi date production to take off in India, but this year's harvest could bring record volume.
April 01 , 2014

Chile eyes hot markets for limited kiwifruit offer

Chilean Kiwifruit Committee's Carlos Cruzat said initial exports will begin in the U.S., Russia and Latin America.
March 31 , 2014

Zespri reports volume recovery for gold kiwifruit

New Zealand's Zespri indicated higher volume of gold kiwifruit, pointing to successful efforts against Psa.
March 31 , 2014

The Hass Horn: U.S. avocado supply outlook – second quarter 2014

Avocado expert Avi Crane explains the supply shortages ahead for the growing U.S. consumer market.
March 31 , 2014

Hortifrut reports volume and revenue growth

Chile's Hortifrut reported high volume and sales growth, encouraged by expansion in Europe.
March 31 , 2014

BayWa acquisitions translate into strong financial year

BayWa reported a strong spike in earnings, driven by key acquisitions in agriculture.
March 28 , 2014

Spanish association calls on EU to close borders to South African citrus

With the South African citrus season near, debate over black spot has roared up once again in the EU.
March 27 , 2014

Biomass energy fuels growth for U.K.'s Berry Gardens

British fruit supplier Berry Gardens has been experimenting with biomass boilers to improve energy usage.
March 27 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 12 - 2014

Blueberries were in low supply and high demand in the U.S. in week 12.
March 26 , 2014