Post Archive
Update: Taiwan bans fruit imports from Tasmanian region due to fruit fly concerns
The ban comes at the end of the state's cherry season, with a phyto scare that will hopefully be eradicated in time for the next campaign.
January 30 , 2018
Major Australian avocado company bought by Canadian pension fund
Neil and Ian Delroy highlighted the "solid asset stewardship" of Jasper Farms' new owner.
January 30 , 2018
Australia: Another suspected fruit fly larvae found in mainland Tasmania
The announcement comes after adult male fruit flies were discovered on Flinders Island.
January 30 , 2018
Mexico: Cold weather to lower future papaya volumes from Colima
A representative of grower-exporter Coliman expects prices in the U.S. market to improve somewhat come May this year.
January 30 , 2018
ecoFOG: A sustainable postharvest solution for the fruit industry
A new product developed by U.S.-based Pace International enables users to improve pathogen control on their kiwifruit and pome fruit while also reducing water usage during postharvest.
January 30 , 2018
Canada: CPMA pleased with progress in NAFTA negotiations
The Canadian association is particularly optimistic about the proposed SPS chapter and biotechnology provisions in agriculture.
January 30 , 2018
Australia: Fruit fly confirmed in Tasmania
The larvae found on Flinders Island has been confirmed as Q-fly, but at the time of writing a result was yet to be determined for suspected detections on the Tasmanian mainland.
January 29 , 2018
Chilean nectarines shine in China
Chile's leading nectarine exporter has been faring well during its first full season shipping the stonefruit to China.
January 29 , 2018
Counter-seasonal cherry exporters need “targeted approach” in Europe to emulate berry success
Norton Folgate managing director Matt Hancock advocates a continued push for 52-week supply combined with more promotional efforts for the category in continental Europe.
January 29 , 2018
Opinion: Sustainability, a contradiction to plastic packaging
"Perhaps it’s time to take a step back and remember that we’re selling produce, not plastic," says marketing expert Bev Oster.
January 29 , 2018
