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Ecuador: pioneering fairtrade banana co-op loses stream
ASOGUABO president Fabiola Ramón says new supermarket trends are making it harder to sell fairtrade bananas.
April 22 , 2014
El Niño possibility adds uncertainty to S. American forecasts
The impact of El Niño on South America's crops will depend largely on the timing of rains.
April 22 , 2014
U.S.: consumer confusion continues over beneficial and harmful fats
A Hass Avocado Board study has shown most Americans don't understand the benefits of "good" fats.
April 22 , 2014
U.S.: POM Wonderful v. Coca-Cola Co begins
POM Wonderful has alleged a Coca Cola-owned pomegranate-blueberry "Flavored Blend" is misleading.
April 22 , 2014
Colombia prepares for renewed farm strikes
Colombian farmers say the government has failed to fulfill its promises from last year's strikes.
April 22 , 2014
U.S.: Pacific Organic to import first Peruvian organic pomegranate arils
Pacific Organic expects to make another breakthrough in its produce offering with the first imports of organic Peruvian pomegranate arils.
April 21 , 2014
The Packaging Pitch: the good and bad news about driving consumption
Lisa Cork questions how produce marketers are selling their product in light of a recent U.K. health study.
April 21 , 2014
Collaboration key to contain Panama Disease comeback
In the fight against Panama Disease Tropical Race 4, Gianluca Gondolini of the World Banana Forum reminds traders that prevention is better than cure.
April 21 , 2014
India: govt cold storage scheme to boost Maharashtra produce industry
The Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board explains a new program to build four cold storage centers.
April 21 , 2014
U.S.: Vermont moves to become first state with GMO labeling
Proponents of Vermont's GMO labeling law are confident the bill will reach full enactment.
April 21 , 2014