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U.S. cranberry industry hopes to ignite Indian demand with govt grant
India is next on the list of countries where the U.S. cranberry industry plans to pump up exports with new funds.
August 07 , 2014
U.S. pear grower kicks off season with 'big, clean' fruit
Limited small fruit, good markets and a new promotion have set up a U.S. pear producer for a positive season.
August 07 , 2014
Ireland: SuperValu denies boycott of Israeli produce
Ireland's biggest supermarket chain says its move to take Israeli carrots off the shelves is not politically motivated.
August 06 , 2014
Russia: Putin signs decree to ban ag products from sanctioning countries
While the wording is vague, one thing is certain - a decree signed today by Vladimir Putin will mean bans on a range of agricultural goods from the West.
August 06 , 2014
State of the Market - Week 31, 2014
Weak condition for Uruguayan and Peruvian supply helped push down prices for mandarins in the U.S. last week.
August 06 , 2014
NZ: future in doubt for recent Zespri kiwifruit variety
A golden Zespri kiwifruit variety marketed as Charm has been shriveling up on supermarket shelves.
August 06 , 2014
Coca Cola untaps US$5B for African investments
Fruit farmers in Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi are expected to benefit from Coca Cola's expansive 'Source Africa' initiative.
August 06 , 2014
China 'does not have a good cold chain network', says importer
A Hong Kong importer says good shelf life is key for produce in China due to limited cold chain capabilities.
August 06 , 2014
Mexican region celebrates first U.S.-bound pomegranate shipment
Pomegranate producers from Mexico's Mezquital Valley hope to expand upon an initial U.S.-bound shipment.
August 06 , 2014
China re-opens market to California citrus
After a 15-month absence, California's citrus industry can once again ship its fruit to China.
August 05 , 2014