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E-certificates for U.S.-EU organic imports coming into force

U.S. certifiers will have six months to adapt to the digital system before it becomes compulsory.
April 12 , 2017

U.S.: Californian cherry industry feeling rosy for 2017 deal

The crop may be a little light in the south, but overall the industry is expecting good volumes, high quality, and a return to normal harvest dates.
April 12 , 2017

Aussie research aims to improve macadamia harvesting options

If successful, the research could help growers save a combined US$22.5 million annually.
April 11 , 2017

U.K.: Final judicial approval for £129M Tesco settlement with Serious Fraud Squad

Tesco Stores Ltd has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) over the 2014 scandal.
April 11 , 2017

Peru: Tumbes flood impacts could hinder banana exports for "a couple of months"

After a short respite from intense wet weather, more intense rainfall has put the brakes on an already slow recovery.
April 11 , 2017

Peru's pain may be South Africa's gain this avocado season

Subtrop says rainfall in many production regions has led to larger fruit sizing than last season in general.
April 11 , 2017

U.K. company brings Oregon-developed blueberry varieties to world stage

Global Plant Genetics has held meetings with potential clients in Chile, Peru, Argentina and the U.S. over recent weeks.
April 11 , 2017

"We have been overconfident" in grapes, says northern Chilean ag rep

Recent graphs published by Agronometrics show just how marked the drop in table grape prices has been.
April 11 , 2017

Chile aims for South Korean avocado market access

In exchange, South Korea hopes to achieve Chilean market access for its strawberries, mandarins, persimmons and chestnuts.
April 11 , 2017

Indian mangoes set to enter Australian market

Australia granted market access in June last year, but no exports were carried out at the time as India's season was ending.
April 11 , 2017