Post Archive
Russia suspects fraudulent documents in blocked vegetable shipment
The latest interception of suspicious produce coming into Russia had more than 10 times the usual volume from such blocked consignments, which seem to be becoming more frequent.
April 23 , 2015
Retailers sharing data with growers a 'win-win', says Red Sun Farms
A Red Sun Farms executive will speak at the upcoming PMA Fresh Connections: Mexico event about how producers can benefit from sometimes hard-to-access information.
April 23 , 2015
New plant breeders' rights standard proposed
Time, translation and bureaucracy can be big hurdles to securing intellectual property rights for fruit and vegetable varieties, but a new system aims to change all that.
April 23 , 2015
NZ scientists test mating disruption techniques against avocado pest
Plant & Food Research is testing a biological method used in apple orchards to fight leafrollers in avocado crops.
April 23 , 2015
British asparagus crop may rise 20%, says Morrisons
Predictions for a long heatwave in the U.K. have sparked high expectations for this year's asparagus crop.
April 23 , 2015
Argentine apple industry back in the game for Indian market
After a 10-year absence, Argentine apple shippers are once more sending their fruit to India.
April 23 , 2015
Israel: Grants to persuade pepper growers to diversify desert crops
Growers in Israel's Arava region will receive government incentives to convert from peppers to other crops.
April 23 , 2015
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
U.K.: Yorkshire Fresh Fruits under fire over redundancy package
A U.K. fruit supplier has been forced to shut down its factory after losing a key contract with retailer Asda.
April 23 , 2015
USDA allows Chinese apple imports
Just a few months after Chinese authorities opened market access for all U.S.-grown apple varieties, the USDA has reciprocated.
April 22 , 2015
