Post Archive
U.S. completes pest risk analysis for fresh Chilean cranberry imports
The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says phytosanitary measures would mitigate the risk of importing fresh Chilean cranberries.
March 18 , 2015
Pipfruit NZ to help revitalize Indian apple sector
In exchange for supporting India's apple sector, the New Zealand industry hopes trade tariffs will be removed.
March 17 , 2015
Australian govt responds quickly to TR4 confirmation in Queensland
The Australian Federal Government has pledged funding and expert staff to support the Panama Disease TR4 containment effort.
March 17 , 2015
South Africa suspends citrus shipments to Spain
Justin Chadwick says Spain's methodology for identifying CBS in citrus imports is "clearly a big concern".
March 17 , 2015
African seed library could help lift nations out of poverty
The African Seed Access Index is starting out in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe, with plans to cover 20 countries in the continent.
March 16 , 2015
NZ: Seeka says packhouse fire shoudn't impact on 'operational performance'
Seeka's insurance claim following a packhouse fire has been accepted.
March 16 , 2015
Industry veteran to head up Capespan South Africa
A former head of the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) will join Capespan South Africa as managing director in May.
March 13 , 2015
Israeli bred grape tomato commercialized in Mexico
Seed company Hazera said its 'Olivia' tomato provides growers with consistent sizing and sugar levels.
March 13 , 2015
Indian deal could be lifeline for Polish apple sector
Poland's Fruit Union president is positive about the recent visit of the country's agriculture minister to India.
March 13 , 2015
Chiquita supplier accused of anti-union activity in Honduras
FESTAGRO alleges a banana picker was fired after an accident at Finca Tropical, but an HR representative says he never worked there.
March 12 , 2015
