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Ruling in Zespri smuggling case upheld by Chinese court

A Chinese court has upheld charges against a Zespri subsidiary in a kiwifruit smuggling case.
July 18 , 2013

U.S.: Minnesota tackles fruit fly management

Berry pest spotted-wing drosophila has been confirmed once again in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
July 18 , 2013

U.S.: California university launches program for produce professionals

A new UC Davis program will train produce industry professionals on best practices across the supply chain.
July 18 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 28 - 2013

Pear sales in Brazil were affected by protests in week 28.
July 17 , 2013

Central America's coffee rust crisis

PROMECAFE and IICA have built an integrated plan to take on the serious problem of coffee rust.
July 17 , 2013

U.S. walnuts accepted for import in India

India will now accept walnuts from the United States that first undergo methyl bromide fumigation.
July 17 , 2013

U.S.: proposal made for arsenic levels in apple juice

The United States Department of Agriculture seeks to set an industry standard for arsenic levels in apple juice.
July 15 , 2013

U.S.: new wild strawberry found in Oregon

The newly discovered Cascade strawberry could offer breeding and marketing potential.
July 15 , 2013

Export complications for Ecuador's banana industry

Ecuador's Eduardo Ledesma explains how customs changes and climate have hurt banana exports.
July 15 , 2013

Mexico reports boom year for avocado exports

Mexico broke its avocado export record to the United States during the last production season.
July 12 , 2013