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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

U.S.: Florida takes on pest traceability, management

Invasive species like spotted-wing drosophila have kept Florida researchers and agriculture on their toes.
July 03 , 2013

Ecuador: fruit exporters brace for higher U.S. tariffs

Ecuadorian fruit exporters could face up to 14% in additional costs to send their products to the United States.
July 02 , 2013

Teen creates bio-plastic from banana peels

Sixteen-year-old Elif Bilgin had made a non-decaying plastic from banana peels.
July 02 , 2013

Spain: growth in Almería pushes fresh exports

Despite a false E.coli link in 2011, Spanish vegetables show strong volume growth.
July 02 , 2013

Costa Rican banana strike comes to an end

A 23-day strike against a Del Monte subsidiary in Costa Rica has come to an end as fired workers undergo reconsideration.
July 02 , 2013

Europe's School Fruit Scheme makes big impact on kids and families

Budget cuts are the order of the day in Europe, but Freshfel is upbeat about a possible rise in funds for the School Fruit Scheme.
July 02 , 2013