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Chile: Avocado fungal disease identified

It may not be the leading cause for rejections of Chilean avocados on arrival, but it could play a more important role in phytosanitary programs.
May 02 , 2016

Fyffes lifts 2016 earnings targets

The purchase of Canada's largest mushroom company has led a top EU produce multinational to lift its profit expectations.
April 29 , 2016

California one step closer to exporting avocados to China

The California Avocado Commission is expecting a visit from AQSIQ in May to develop a protocol work plan.
April 29 , 2016

Kenyan avocado exports on the rise as quality improves

"Kenyan avocados can match any other avocados grown anywhere else in the world," says David Mulwa of Kandia FPS Ltd.
April 29 , 2016

NZ: Zespri to release kiwifruit held after grease deposit concerns

The marketer says it has full confidence the fruit poses no risk to consumer safety.
April 29 , 2016

Apricot kernels pose cyanide poisoning risk, claims EU food health watchdog

It is not exactly the most common practice, but now consumers now have a very convincing reason not to eat too many apricot kernels.
April 29 , 2016

Australia sends strong signals for Vietnamese dragon fruit access

Vietnamese dragon fruit are on track to joining litchis and mangoes in the country's basket of fruits to be allowed into Australia.
April 29 , 2016

U.K.: Food artist recreates iconic Rio skyline with fruit and vegetables

Rio de Janeiro's famous skyline has been recreated by a food artist using 47MT of fruit as a celebration of the upcoming Olympic Games.
April 28 , 2016

Russia: Putin highlights Uzbek fruit imports

Lemon and grape exports from Uzbekistan to Russia have skyrocketed since bans on EU and Turkish fruit.
April 28 , 2016

India: Robust mango season predicted as first consignments hit Europe

The Indian mango season has just begun and it’s off to a flying start with very good quality and high yields expected from several states across the country.
April 28 , 2016