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A USDA food consumption survey found that US citizens are consuming only 0.9 cups of fruit and 1.4 cups of vegetables per day. This is well below the recommendation to […]
Thu 11/07/2019 by Richard WIlkinson
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the adoption of an interim rule change that will relax the minimum size requirements of grapefruit. The new ruling, which came into […]
Thu 17/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson
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Taiwan’s apple imports for the 2016/17 marketing year are forecast to total 160,000 tons, down 5% on last year’s record 169,000 tons, reports the USDA. “A decline in price competitiveness of imported […]
Tue 22/11/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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A white button mushroom genetically modified so it turns brown more slowly – thus having a longer shelf life – is on track to being sold in the United States. […]
Fri 22/04/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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The number of domestic certified organic operations in the United States rose almost 12% between 2014 and 2015. This represents the highest growth rate since 2008 and an increase of […]
Tue 05/04/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
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Buying 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables can be obtained for $2.10 to $2.60, analysis of grocery store prices by the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reveals. The 2015-2020 Dietary […]
Tue 08/03/2016 by Richard Wilkinson
