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Kenya prepares small farmers to reach Europe

Pesticide residue concerns have pushed Kenya's plant service to focus on safety to reach export markets.
April 02 , 2014

Chinese supermarket appeals to high-end fruit consumers

Imported fruit may come at a price, but China's Ole' stores satisfy a niche once unavailable to premium buyers.
April 02 , 2014

EU opens comments for pesticide risk assessment

The European Union will seek to establish its first "harmonized methodology" to assess pesticide risk.
April 02 , 2014

China: direct trade with Chongqing means opportunity for California

Approval of direct trade routes will mean easier access for California exporters to mainland China.
April 01 , 2014

From Israel to India: Barhi dates in for bumper crop

It has taken time for Barhi date production to take off in India, but this year's harvest could bring record volume.
April 01 , 2014

U.S.: online platform takes dirty work out of buying local

Online buying platform Local Dirt aims to make it as easy as possible for U.S. retailers to find and buy local.
April 01 , 2014

Chile eyes hot markets for limited kiwifruit offer

Chilean Kiwifruit Committee's Carlos Cruzat said initial exports will begin in the U.S., Russia and Latin America.
March 31 , 2014

Zespri reports volume recovery for gold kiwifruit

New Zealand's Zespri indicated higher volume of gold kiwifruit, pointing to successful efforts against Psa.
March 31 , 2014

The Hass Horn: U.S. avocado supply outlook – second quarter 2014

Avocado expert Avi Crane explains the supply shortages ahead for the growing U.S. consumer market.
March 31 , 2014

The new American chestnut: restoring native forests

Devastated by blight, the iconic American chestnut is regaining old ground with a new hybrid.
March 31 , 2014