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New FDA rules to bring "legal teeth" to food safety, says O'Brien

The PMA's man in Washington D.C. talks about how new FDA food safety rules could reinforce the produce industry.
January 17 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 2 - 2013

Australian stonefruit performed strongly in Asia during week 2.
January 16 , 2013

Rural workers lift roadblocks in southern Argentina

An Argentine rural strike has been lifted following a wage rise agreement.
January 16 , 2013

Colombia: thousands of pounds of marijuana found in papaya truck

3,810 kilograms of marijuana were found alongside a papaya shipment in Colombia.
January 16 , 2013

Chilean growers take Australian lessons in cherry management

Chilean cherry growers are aiming to reduce dependence on scarce labor supply by learning Australian techniques.
January 16 , 2013

Oppy expands bell pepper and cucumber sourcing

The Oppenheimer Group will soon become a marketer of around 2 million boxes of sweet bell peppers.
January 15 , 2013

U.K. consumer attitudes study reveals preference for GM labeling

A survey has revealed very little knowledge of GM foods in the U.K.
January 15 , 2013

Washington researchers lead push to improve cranberry management

On a 10-acre bog in the Pacific Northwest, U.S. researchers are dedicated to understanding cranberries.
January 15 , 2013

Argentina closes blueberry season at projected volume

Argentina blueberry output went down slightly but stayed closed to the estimated volume.
January 14 , 2013

Ocean Spray moves into Chilean cranberry market

With the acquisition of Cran Chile, Ocean Spray will produce 12 million lbs. more of dried cranberries a year.
January 14 , 2013