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Australia: orange juice imports decline, alongside consumption

Orange juice concentrate from Brazil is rapidly declining in Australia, but that isn't necessarily good news for local growers.
July 05 , 2013

Consumers turn away from fruits and vegetables in U.S., Europe

Fruits and vegetables have struggled to keep up with the convenience of processed foods.
July 05 , 2013

Opinion: promoting fruit value where it counts

VISER president Eric Viramontes asks why the fruit industry has not attracted consumer loyalty.
July 04 , 2013

Eastern Colombia welcomes Hass avocado plant

With a new avocado packaging plant, Colombia's Cauca Valley looks to the export market.
July 04 , 2013

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