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CGA confirms interim forecast but says final figure will only be available later

As crucial debate on the introduction of new EU regulations on FCM approaches, South Africa again warns of consequences

Volumes through the January-February period hold steady while value climbs

Weather event may cause disruptions to citrus exports as season ramps up

Seed company believes Mieluna F1 variety holds the key to commercial-scale British production of butternut squash as trials begin this year

Vertical Future and Crate to Plate, two key players in the UK's vertical farming sector, have expanded their partnership through new sites and investment

Date and raisin pastes are latest additions as fruit supplier seeks to expand its ingredients business

Latest estimates show more than 63m trays of Zespri green and gold kiwifruit will be destined for Europe in 2022

Salad brand Florette launches new bagged leaf mix created to boost consumer immune system

Government failure to tackle labour shortages will shrink food sector permanently, MPs warn in new report

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Last ditch buying for China for the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations and European buyers looking to secure 0% duty raw vannamei shrimp is causing prices from Ecuador to firm, after they took a tumble at the end of 2014.

CHINA & US - The initial reaction to about any problem with exports in general and exports to China in particular is “The sky is falling!  The sky is falling!”, writes Steve Meyer & Len Steiner.

 China has banned all imports of U.S. poultry, poultry products and eggs amid recent reports of highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza found in the Pacific Northwest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday.

20 February 2015 – The model of agricultural production that predominates today is not suitable for the new food security challenges of the 21st century and the need to be more sustainable, inclusive and resilient, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today.

China has banned all imports of U.S. poultry, poultry products and eggs amid recent reports of highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza found in the Pacific Northwest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday.

This biannual report, published in June and December, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in coffee.

Spring is here and brings with it many fresh healthy foods, including blueberries. Known for their antioxidants, vitamins and fiber, blueberries are a healthy option that is becoming more popular around the world and the U.S. blueberry industry is taking advantage of this demand with the help of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Market Access Program (MAP).

It’s only been four months since the historic U.S.-Korea free trade agreement (KORUS) removed two thirds of the tariffs imposed on U.S. food and agricultural products exported to South Korea. But already, sales of U.S. fresh cherries are on the rise.

Organic processed products certified in the United States or Korea can now be labeled as organic in either country. This will allow American organic farmers, processors, and businesses greater access to Korea’s growing market for organic products. The arrangement between the two nations will take effect on July 1, 2014.

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