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U.S.: new Florida cultivars show citrus greening tolerance

University of Florida citrus rootstocks have shown HLB-tolerance, but it is yet to be seen how they perform in large-scale trials.
October 01 , 2013

Raisins bear the brunt of frosts in northern Chile

Despite frosts, table grape producers in Chile's Copiapó province expect volume on par with average.
September 30 , 2013

U.S.: Whole Foods plans tiered labeling for sustainable produce

Whole Foods Market will implement a three-tier rating system to guide consumers on the ethics of their produce.
September 30 , 2013

China, Costa Rica to develop more resilient melons and watermelons

Companies from China and Costa Rica plan to develop new watermelons that are resistant to the bacteria Acidovorax avenae.
September 30 , 2013

U.S. and Japan agree to organic equivalency

The U.S. and Japan have joined forces on certification to establish equivalency across a US$36 billion organic sector.
September 30 , 2013

China releases phytosanitary requirements for Pakistani mangoes

China has completed a pest risk analysis for Pakistani mangoes and signed a new export protocol.
September 30 , 2013

U.S. authorities propose access for Mexican potatoes

Parallel negotiations for bilateral trade have received a boost through U.S. recommendations to allow Mexican potato imports.
September 30 , 2013

Thailand: Natural Fruit launches fresh defamation charges against Andy Hall

A recent Youtube video has provoked more defamation charges from a Thai fruit company against a British human rights campaigner.
September 30 , 2013

Giumarra anticipates strong asparagus volume out of Mexico

In spite of inclement weather, Giumarra expects a strong showing for its Mexican asparagus seasons.
September 27 , 2013

Colombia: tropical fruit powder maintains nutritional value

Colombian researchers are finding new ways to utilize tropical fruits like acai and camu camu.
September 27 , 2013