Post Archive
U.S.: Scientists, UC Davis in legal fight over strawberry variety rights
Scientists Douglas Shaw and Kirk Larson reportedly claim the top agricultural research school violated their intellectual property rights.
May 10 , 2017
U.S. citrus industry "extremely disappointed" by Argentine lemon rule
"It is evident that the California citrus industry is the pawn in a greater trade deal between the Trump Administration and Argentina," says Richard Pidduck.
May 02 , 2017
New varieties to buoy Mexican grape exports in 2017
Good conditions have meant volume forecasts will likely be lifted later this week, while the sector is also out to make the most of the Australian market opening.
April 26 , 2017
Italian apple growers assess frost damage
There is some disagreement as to whether last week's frosts were more or less severe than those experienced last year.
April 25 , 2017
Honduras: Fyffes distances itself from union worker attack
The head of a union at Melon Export was allegedly attacked by armed assailants along with his brother while on their way home.
April 24 , 2017
Sambrailo Packaging launches new line for Earth Day
From one of the pioneers of plastic clamshells back in the 1980s...
April 21 , 2017
U.S.: Equitable Food Initiative partners with nonprofit marketer Red Tomato
Two farms in Red Tomato’s network will participate in the pilot scheme during the 2017 growing season.
April 20 , 2017
Brazilian apple exports falling well short of previous years
Interestingly, Ireland has become the top destination for the commodity in the early months of the year.
April 20 , 2017
Spain: Hailstorms hammer Valencian vineyards, almond orchards
Grapes have suffered the greatest damage while almonds in the process of fruit set were brought to the ground.
April 19 , 2017
NZ: American traveler deported for fruit smuggling
New Zealand biosecurity authorities have made an example of a traveler who could have potentially caused huge damages to the horticultural industry by not declaring a suitcase full of fruits and veggies.
April 18 , 2017
