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Medfly detected in more Russia-bound Egyptian oranges
Just several days after Russia found Medfly in an orange shipment, another infected batch has been blocked.
June 01 , 2015
European Parliament backs plans to merge school fruit & milk schemes
An MEP says new rules aim to ensure that more is done in EU schools to provide better education on healthy eating.
May 29 , 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership to have "primarily positive" impacts on agriculture
The PMA's Richard Owen discusses the potential implications of what could be the most significant trade agreement in history.
May 29 , 2015
"Planets realign" for recovery of Australian oranges to U.S. market
A weakening of the Australian dollar has contributed to an expected increase in U.S.-bound citrus shipments this campaign.
May 29 , 2015
Chile: Customs worker union reaches agreement to end strike
After a threat of a 'solidarity' strike by Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service union, customs operations will now return to normal.
May 29 , 2015
FAO partners with World Union of Wholesale Markets
Preventing and managing food waste are key goals of a recently announced alliance by the United Nation's agricultural arm.
May 29 , 2015
Opinion: Fruits and vegetables are becoming barbecues' main event
Frieda’s Specialty Produce's CEO Karen Caplan talks about what unconventional food can be grilled in the backyard this summer.
May 28 , 2015
U.K.: Asda prepares for Bangladeshi mango arrival
Bangladeshi mango growers are optimistic about high prices in Europe this season.
May 28 , 2015
South African citrus set for early U.S. arrival
The Western Cape Citrus Producers Forum says U.S.-bound shipments could increase from last season's 45,000MT.
May 28 , 2015
One man's mission to create a buzz around the power of pollinators
A Kenyan entomologist is forging cultural change, urging farmers to spray less and foster the insects that help boost yields through pollination.
May 28 , 2015
