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U.S.: Giumarra expects good acid-to-brix ratio from NZ Meyer lemons

Giumarra Wenatchee is optimistic for the upcoming import season of New Zealand-grown lemons.
June 13 , 2014

English pome fruit group surprised by Thai, Indian bans

English Apples and Pears staff found something unexpected when looking into new market opportunities in Asia.
June 13 , 2014

Washington D.C. lease signed for "world's most productive urban farm"

Local food-oriented BrightFarms is one step closer to building a greenhouse that is almost double the size of its Pennsylvania operation.
June 13 , 2014

Argentine avocados on path to recovery

After a disastrous season, Argentine avocado growers are intent on renourishing orchards and getting back on track.
June 13 , 2014

HAL plans fruit fly eradication program in Western Australia

HAL will run a pilot program in a bid to eliminate all Mediterranean fruit flies from Western Australia.
June 13 , 2014

U.K. study finds tomato extract helps heart disease patients

New research from Cambridge University shows a powerful medical use of lycopene from tomatoes.
June 13 , 2014

Australia: Woolworths pulls out of Asian buyer visit

A Woolworths decision to renege on an Asian buyer visit commitment has been described as "churlish" by Ausveg.
June 13 , 2014

U.S.: POM Wonderful responds to Supreme Court ruling against Coca Cola

A POM Wonderful spokesperson says today's legal win over Coca Cola brings greater assurances to consumers over food labeling.
June 12 , 2014

EU to allow more sovereign decisions on GMO restrictions

A European Environment Council agreement has upheld the rights of member states to ban or restrict genetically modified food crops.
June 12 , 2014

China: Tesco-CRE agreement marks strategic investment by both retailers

Retail analysts take an in-depth look at what a partnership may mean for Tesco and China Resources Enterprise.
June 12 , 2014