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Spain flags Egyptian oranges due to high levels of pesticide

Michigan Apple Committee allocates funds for research

The organization is looking to boosts the reputation of Michigan apples.

Mediterranean countries show great potential for new grape varieties

Very early varieties are beneficial for the grower, because of their early arrival to the markets, and in terms of sustainability due to their short growing cycle.

Florida leads watermelon season with ‘excellent’ quality fruit

Despite a slow start to the season, which has put the entirety of the season behind by 1% y-o-y, the state is now getting back in line with past years.

ofi achieves industry first with Rainforest Alliance certification for almonds in US

Peru works to contain diseases that affect bananas and plantains

The National Agricultural Health Service is taking steps to facilitate the introduction of in vitro plants of banana varieties for research and multiplication purposes and is expediting pest risk analyses to support the phytosanitary requirements for these imports.

California Avocado Commission boosts production forecast by 20%

Terry Splane, CAC’s vice president of marketing, told FreshFruitPortal.com that supplies ramped up in April and May.

Japan supports Philippines in fight against fruit diseases

UC Study estimates cost of growing organic strawberries in the Central Coast

The report is based on a management scenario for a 30-acre farm, of which 27 are for the plantation of organic strawberries and the remaining 3 acres are for irrigation systems, roads, and buildings.

Chiquita case: AUC victims rebuke extortion claims

Attorneys representing the plaintiffs asked for $200,000 per year for each survivor of the nine victims of AUC. This adds up to approximately $5 million per survivor of each victim.