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California grapes could have another record year

Improvements in production strategies have helped protect California table grapes from drought conditions.
May 09 , 2014

EU evaluates Colombia's organic production standards

An EU delegation could approve Colombia as a recognized organic food producer.
May 09 , 2014

China Fruits Corporation announces Miss Fruit winners

China Fruits Corporation has emulated a Chiquita-style beauty contest with ambassadors chosen for 10 fruits.
May 09 , 2014

Fruit and veggies put German leader in better shape

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given a well-needed publicity boost to the produce industry
May 09 , 2014

Philippines: typhoon-affected coconut growers receive aid

International relief funds have come together to provide a economic alternatives to Philippine coconut growers.
May 09 , 2014

Eating organic for a week cuts pesticide exposure, Aussie study finds

Australian researchers have conducted a comparison in pesticide exposure rates between adults with conventional and organic diets.
May 08 , 2014

U.K. Parliament puts Indian mango ban in the spotlight

Several U.K. MPs told Parliament the ban on Indian mangoes was "EU bureaucracy going too far", but a DEFRA rep cited "major shortcomings" in the South Asian country's export system.
May 08 , 2014

Chile: Fedefruta proposes perishables movement law

After two years of disastrous port strikes, Chilean grower group Fedefruta has proposed a law to the Upper House that would allow for the free movement of perishables.
May 08 , 2014

NZ: Zespri makes historic health claim submission

Certified health claims can mean big business, and New Zealand's Zespri wants its kiwifruit to join the club.
May 08 , 2014

Europe: cocaine and cigarettes found in two fruit-related seizures

One of the biggest ever drug seizures in a European Union port has taken place, found in a consignment of Costa Rican pineapples.
May 08 , 2014