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Spain: rains dampen almond crop expectations
This season’s Spanish almond crop is likely to be lowest since 2004.
July 04 , 2013
Growers criticize Europe's agricultural policy reform
Spain’s COAG claims revised Common Agricultural Policy will “favor those who have the most hectares, not those who produce the most.”
July 04 , 2013
Market Pulse Week 26 - 2013
The North American supply for apples and pears was coming to an end in week 26.
July 03 , 2013
California avocado growers get advanced weather warnings
Weather warnings have taken center stage on the California Avocado Commission's new website.
July 03 , 2013
New Zealand implements stricter controls for Psa
New regulations will require New Zealand kiwifruit growers to take more extensive measures against disease.
July 03 , 2013
Spain tallies up citrus losses from hailstorm
Current estimates find that 3,000 ha of citrus groves were adversely affected by the weather in Spain last month.
July 03 , 2013
Ecuador: fruit exporters brace for higher U.S. tariffs
Ecuadorian fruit exporters could face up to 14% in additional costs to send their products to the United States.
July 02 , 2013
Teen creates bio-plastic from banana peels
Sixteen-year-old Elif Bilgin had made a non-decaying plastic from banana peels.
July 02 , 2013
Spain: growth in Almería pushes fresh exports
Despite a false E.coli link in 2011, Spanish vegetables show strong volume growth.
July 02 , 2013
Costa Rican banana strike comes to an end
A 23-day strike against a Del Monte subsidiary in Costa Rica has come to an end as fired workers undergo reconsideration.
July 02 , 2013
