Fructal's Refusal to Buy Peach Crop Draws Criticism

Vipava, 1 March - Ajdovščina-based beverage producer Fructal has raised eyebrows by announcing it would not buy this years' crop from local peach growers. The decision drew criticism Friday from the Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry, which said the move would deal a huge blow to the region whose fruit-growing tradition stretches back for decades.