Post Archive
U.K. Potato Council leader criticizes Canary Islands rejections
An ongoing row with the Canary Islands has led to a frustrating and costly season for U.K. potato exporters.
April 23 , 2015
India steps up plant surveillance after Pakistan's TR4 outbreak
With previous strains of Panama disease already in the country, India is pulling out the stops to prevent a TR4 incursion.
April 22 , 2015
Australia: TR4 eradication "not feasible" in Queensland
Containment is now the only hope for Queensland banana growers after the National Management Group (NMG) for Panama disease TR4 ruled out eradication.
April 20 , 2015
U.S.: New Giumarra grape packs to combine fair trade, eat brighter!
Giumarra Nogales has announced it will be including both Fair Trade USA certification and 'Sesame Street eat brighter!' characters on its packaging this spring grape season.
April 09 , 2015
Dole Chile to expand blueberry production 'north and south'
Dole Chile's berry manager says establishment in the country has gone well and he expects a promising future.
April 07 , 2015
Peru: 'Exporter of the Year' award makes us hungry for more, says Coexa
The head of Peruvian grower and shipper Coexa has been given a prestigious prize by the national Exporters' Association (ADEX) for the second time in 25 years.
April 03 , 2015
Australia: Exchange rate to boost Asian pome fruit campaign, says APAL
Australia's pome fruit grower body says greatly improved orchard practices have led to roughly 15% more class 1 fruit than 2014.
April 02 , 2015
Xinjiang table grapes to make mark on Chinese market
Grape exporters to China are set to face increasing domestic competition in the coming years.
April 01 , 2015
Avocado shortage in Europe as Easter approaches
Mission Produce Europe says early ends and late starts from some major avocado-producing countries are pushing up prices.
March 31 , 2015
U.S. opens doors to Mexican figs
APHIS believes irradiation treatment will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of importing fresh figs from Mexico.
March 30 , 2015
