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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

BritishCornerShop.com adds produce to the mix

A virtual supermarket targeting British expats now offers them home-grown fruit and veg.
January 27 , 2014

Univeg gets stake in Suriname banana industry privatization

Multinational Univeg has successfully won a tender for a Suriname government banana company.
January 24 , 2014

Chilean protest caravan calls for end to strikes

Growers from the regions converged on Chile's capital of Santiago yesterday to make their voices heard.
January 24 , 2014