Post Archive
Update: APHIS extends stay on Argentine lemon import rule by two months
Argentine officials told EFE they were expecting a 30-day extension, but an APHIS announcement has brought it out to two months.
March 17 , 2017
China grants access approval for Costa Rican pineapples
The world's top pineapple exporter will now have access to the world's largest market by population, following a fruitful visit from Chinese inspectors last month.
March 17 , 2017
U.S.: Rains help bring California blueberry volumes "back on track"
Alexander Ott expects production to surpass last year's crop of around 58 million pounds and says increased exports will likely alleviate some market pressure.
March 17 , 2017
NZ, Argentina sign agricultural cooperation deal
The hope is for the countries to work together on pest management, and help New Zealand become a "logistical hub for high-value fresh produce from South America".
March 17 , 2017
U.S.: Trump proposes slashing USDA funding
The USDA is facing some of the most significant cuts of all the federal agencies, although "mandatory" spending like farm subsidies are unaffected.
March 16 , 2017
Freshfel welcomes EU's changes to simplify bureaucracy for POs
"It does not solve everything but it’s a good move," says Freshfel's Philippe Binard.
March 16 , 2017
New Colombia-UK avocado JV "the right move" for Fresca and Cartama
The new joint venture between South American growers and the Fresca Group will supply Hass to the fast-growing British and European markets
March 16 , 2017
U.S.: Unsealed documents raise fresh questions over safety of Monsanto's Roundup
A U.S. federal court released documents showing plaintiffs have accused an EPA official of conspiring with Monsanto, while an EU watchdog has concluded that glyphosate shouldn't be classified as carcinogenic.
March 16 , 2017
Unseasonal heavy rainfall puts northern Peru on alert
"In my 55 years I have never seen a situation like this in Peru. It's really terrible," AGAP president Ricardo Polis said.
March 16 , 2017
Opinion: Taking responsibility from seed to plate
Greg Christian asks how communities and businesses would look if the produce industry worked directly with food preparers to serve delicious meals every time.
March 16 , 2017
