Post Archive
U.S.: Port of Savannah to receive new fruit imports next month
A port in the U.S. state of Georgia will soon allow entry for cold-treated citrus from Peru.
August 22 , 2014
NZ: new reports of Psa symptoms as spring draws closer
Kiwifruit vines in New Zealand's Katikati and Opotiki regions have shown increased Psa symptoms recently.
August 22 , 2014
U.S. Northwest pushes up pear production forecast
Pear volumes from Oregon and Washington State are set to be 8% bigger than previously thought.
August 22 , 2014
Tozer Seeds reveals U.S. 'Kalette' growers and marketers
Tozer Seeds believes its brussel sprouts-kale hybrid will 'take off quickly' as six U.S. growers are announced.
August 22 , 2014
Argentine kiwifruit nursery sees "notable growth"
Argentina's authorities and kiwifruit industry are taking a 100% preventative approach to Psa very seriously.
August 22 , 2014
Brazilian authorities approve GM fruit fly trials
A U.K. company is taking a further step in testing fruit fly controls through genetic modification, but GeneWatch believes the move could threaten the food supply.
August 22 , 2014
Mexico and U.S. begin organic equivalency talks
Mexico and the U.S. could soon enjoy an organic equivalency agreement, with the first visit taking place this year.
August 22 , 2014
Peruvian avocado industry accuses Chile of unfair treatment
A Peruvian industry representative has asked 'why aren't Californian avocados tested for sunblotch in Chile too?'
August 22 , 2014
NZ: SunGold and organic kiwifruit volumes surge for Seeka in H1
A more competitive postharvest environment hasn't stopped New Zealand's largest kiwifruit packer from making big gains in the first half of 2014.
August 21 , 2014
Russia eases ban on certain produce
In order to help its own farmers, Russia has scrapped some agricultural items from its import ban including onion and potato seeds.
August 21 , 2014
