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U.S.: PMA presents 200-page document to FDA over food safety regulations

The PMA has called for the Food and Drug Administration to avoid creating confusion over two rules under the FSMA.
November 18 , 2013

Chilean cherry industry continues Chinese focus

The Chilean cherry industry expects a slight rise in exports to China this year, despite the effects of frosts.
November 18 , 2013

Taiwanese technology could speed up virus testing in bananas, potatoes

Taiwanese developers say a new technology could cut virus testing costs and duration for three crops.
November 15 , 2013

Brazil: Bayer CropScience and Fundecitrus team up on HLB

The "Citrus Unidos" plan provides a US$4 million investment to fight citrus greening in Brazil.
November 15 , 2013

Brazilian govt expects strong value rise for crops in 2013

Oranges, bananas and tomatoes are set to help support a strong rise in Brazilian crop income next year.
November 15 , 2013

Opinion: building the Pacific Rim's produce powerhouse

PMA Australia-New Zealand's Michael Worthington urges Pacific Rim produce industry players to connect in Auckland's Fresh Connections in June.
November 14 , 2013

Big slip for Ecuadorian banana crop surface area

Black Sigatoka disease and stiff competition have taken their toll on Ecuador's banana farms over the last 12 months.
November 14 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 45 - 2013

South American table grape volume began to pick up on international markets in week 45.
November 13 , 2013

Chinese company invests in organic blueberry export scheme

A Chinese company is investing more than US$800,000 in an organic blueberry project in the northeastern province of Jilin.
November 13 , 2013

Brazilian smartphones track fruit back to the farm

With the touch of a smartphone screen, Brazilian shoppers can trace produce across the supply chain.
November 11 , 2013