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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

Study to reveal antioxidant properties of Chilean blueberries

A new study will evaluate the nutrional benefits of Chilean blueberries in fresh and processed forms.
April 21 , 2014

U.S.: Washington asparagus harvest underway

Despite a national decline in U.S. asparagus farming, a Washington company is working to increase acreage.
April 17 , 2014

Brazil plans organic food promotions for World Cup

An upcoming organic campaign in Brazil would promote sustainable eating to soccer fans at the World Cup.
April 17 , 2014

Ukraine: former ag minister faces embezzlement charges

Ukrainian investigators have alleged Mykola Prisyazhniuk stole US$41.5 million from the country's Agrarian Fund.
April 17 , 2014

U.S.: Washington Apples sits out of Indian cricket campaign

Low import volume has pushed Washington Apples to refocus its marketing efforts in India.
April 16 , 2014

France: Blue Whale-BVL cooperation a response to market demand

Blue Whale's Alain Vialaret discusses an agreement that forms France's leading apple player.
April 16 , 2014

Supply shortage to drive up Indian mango prices

India's ASSOCHAM has released an estimated reduction rate for the country's mango production this year.
April 16 , 2014

Chile: new Fedefruta president to focus on exporter safeguards

Fedefruta's new president, Juan Carolus Brown, said he will continue pushing for a law to protect persihable exports.
April 16 , 2014