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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