Post Archive
Russia: Medvedev announces food import ban extension until late 2017
The existing ban has already led to the destruction of 5,274MT worth of plant products since August last year.
May 31 , 2016
Spain: Robust grapefruit, lemon campaign despite crop reductions
Spain has taken an advantageous position in Europe thanks to lower crops from competing countries.
May 31 , 2016
U.K.: Apple variety gets better 'sleeping' in cold storage
An English apple that improves in taste whilst lying dormant in storage is being likened to a fine wine that gets better with age.
May 31 , 2016
U.S.: Freeze-dried fruit and the fight against food waste
Homegrown Organic Farms has seen sales skyrocket for premium freeze-dried fruits, while more of the fresh crop is also finding a market through increased demand for imperfect produce.
May 31 , 2016
Chilean fruit leader looks to NZ, Australia for ag labor inspiration
Fedefruta's president wants Chile to emulate the seasonal worker legislations of two competing countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
May 31 , 2016
NZ: T&G opens new North American office
The move is part of T&G's plan to expand its U.S. apple program significantly over the next six years.
May 30 , 2016
United Church of Christ supports Fair Food Program, Wendy's boycott
The church is now the third religious group to stand behind a campaign driven by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW).
May 30 , 2016
Belgium: BelOrta’s berry evolution gathers pace with gooseberries
The Xenia variety is available slightly earlier than initially expected.
May 30 , 2016
Thailand moves up the ranks in NZ apple export markets
The Thai appetite for imported apples is on the rise, jumping 60% in the first four months of 2016.
May 30 , 2016
Sweet citrus export uptick on the cards for Argentina
The Argentine citrus industry is hopeful for a better year in oranges and easy peelers.
May 30 , 2016
