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U.K. supermarket introduces Malaysian durians

Malaysia now joins Thailand in selling the pungent-smelling durian fruit to British consumers.
February 11 , 2014

Indian shipper plans serious pomegranate ramp-up

Marketing under the Kimaye brand, a dramatic rise in pomegranate production is in store for India's INI Farms.
February 11 , 2014

School fruit scheme encounters controversy in Europe

Freshfel and EPHA have questioned plans to unite school fruit and dairy promotions.
February 10 , 2014

New Zealand calls off fruit fly quarantine restrictions

New Zealand farmers can take a sign of relief after this month's fruit fly scare.
February 10 , 2014

Colombia reports progress in fruit fly eradication

Colombia hopes progress in fruit fly eradication could help open the U.S. market for uchuvas.
February 10 , 2014

Fruits, rice drive Indian ag export growth

Growth in Indian agricultural exports was driven by products such as Basmati rice and mango pulp.
February 10 , 2014

United Fresh: farm bill victory for specialty crops

Robert Guenther highlights research and nutritional funding for specialty crops in the latest U.S. farm bill.
February 07 , 2014

Lingonberries show promise for weight control

A Swedish university found lingonberries to prevent weight gain and lower blood sugar.
February 07 , 2014

Opinion: the battle for banana livelihoods

Banana Link's Alistair Smith analyzes the pressures that are putting many growers out of business.
February 07 , 2014

Chile takes deeper look at raspberry genetics

Chilean researchers hope a better genetic understanding of raspberries will improve shelf life.
February 07 , 2014