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NZ industry hopeful for fruit fly eradication despite female detection
New Zealand authorities are said to be using sniffer dogs and improved x-ray surveillance on inbound luggage from Australia, following more fruit fly detections in Auckland.
February 25 , 2015
China: Zespri distances itself from Dalian Yidu
As a former employee continues to make damning claims against Zespri over its handling of a past fraud case, the company is cutting the cord with an importer implicated in a new one.
February 24 , 2015
California: China citrus import suspension means 'robust trade won't materialize'
There is as yet no indication as to when China's citrus import suspension on Tulare County might be lifted.
February 24 , 2015
U.S.: GM labeling would be 'as good as a ban', says critic
While one critic of GMO labeling says legislation would be a "Pandora's box" and hinder scientific development, the Center for Food Safety points to the success of transparency in GM-heavy Brazil.
February 24 , 2015
Australia: Cyclone Marcia hits "two years' income" for some growers
Some growers have been hit hard by Cyclone Marcia while timing has been very lucky for others.
February 24 , 2015
Washington apple industry applauds U.S. West Coast port breakthrough
After missing "critical shipping opportunities", the Washington Apple Commission is pleased the ports are back up and running.
February 24 , 2015
U.K.: Factory closures and job losses at Produce World
A major U.K. vegetable supplier intends to form a joint venture with brassica grower and marketer Lincolnshire Field Products.
February 24 , 2015
Australia to screen Chinese frozen berries
The Australian Government has announced new measures to act on the recent Hepatitis A outbreak that has been linked to imported Chinese frozen berries.
February 23 , 2015
Aussie produce industry calls for stricter country of origin labeling
Both the AHEA and Ausveg believe the recent Hepatitis A outbreak has re-opened the debate on COO labels.
February 23 , 2015
Colombia: Asoppitaya to expand crop offering
After making its name in dragonfruit, Colombia's Asoppitaya plans to move into organic crops and other tropical fruits.
February 23 , 2015
