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U.S.: Colorado cantaloupe farmers sentenced for listeria outbreak

Remorse and cooperation eased sentencing for Colorado cantaloupe farmers over a deadly listeria outbreak.
January 30 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 4 - 2014

High volume and sales pressure were reported for Peruvian Red Globes in Russia in week 4.
January 29 , 2014

Dominican Republic govt aims to double fruit exports

The Dominican Republic government hopes to foster export industries for exotic fruits like guavas and starfruit.
January 29 , 2014

China facing widespread cherry shortage, says importer

Two Chinese experts explain the factors behind this year's "viral" cherry sales campaign.
January 29 , 2014

U.S.: Agricultural Act of 2014 gains support from specialty crop group

A proposed report entails a 55% investment increase in specialty crop-related initiatives and programs.
January 29 , 2014

British GM purple tomatoes take off in Canada

A Canadian company expects strong regulatory prospects with a U.K.-developed GM purple tomato.
January 28 , 2014

Brazil: Sao Paulo boasts HLB success story

In the face of a devastating citrus disease, Brazil's top production state has fought back with vigor.
January 28 , 2014

Public-private partnership to raise export profile of seven Colombian crops

Colombia has highly ambitious goals for export leadership in the future for strawberries and papayas.
January 27 , 2014

Brazil boasts new cherry tomato variety

Brazil's new cherry tomato variety has been described as one of the tastiest available.
January 27 , 2014

India's foreign investment policy may attract modern retail

Amendments to India's foreign direct investment could mean a boost to the modest modern retail sector.
January 27 , 2014