The Agriculture Department is proposing to change the rules for how kiwifruit grown in California and kiwifruit brought into the United States from other countries must be handled and prepared for sale. This affects California kiwifruit growers, importers who bring in foreign kiwifruit, and potentially consumers who buy these fruits. The changes matter because handling regulations control things like quality standards, how fruit is sorted and packaged, and what can be sold, so modifications could affect what's available in stores and potentially the prices consumers pay.
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