Post Archive
Sharp rise for Peruvian avocado exports in 2017
The Andean country consolidated its position as the world's second-largest exporter of the fruit.
March 06 , 2018
Australia: No new fruit fly detections outside Tasmania control areas
Tasmania cannot be declared fruit fly free again until 12 weeks after the last detection of fruit flies and larvae.
March 06 , 2018
South Africa boosts table grape exports to North America
That comes in spite of a 14% year-on-year drop in exports so far for the season.
March 06 , 2018
"Significant progress" made in NAFTA negotiations, says CPMA
“While we are pleased with many of the outcomes of Round 7, we remain concerned with the seasonality provision and sunset clause being proposed."
March 05 , 2018
Poor Spanish weather hits vegetable production, delays berry harvests
A produce supplier explained that there would also be impacts on late citrus and early stonefruit varieties, but overall he did not expect the supply shortage to be as severe as last year.
March 05 , 2018
A snapshot of Sun World grape varieties in Europe
AutumnCrisp is at the front of a new wave of grape varieties coming to Europe, including some more niche cultivars that cater to the Italian preference for muscat-flavored fruit.
March 05 , 2018
Bees under siege: Making sense of multiple stressors
This video from the EFSA looks at the MUST-B framework for developing predictive models for honeybee health.
March 05 , 2018
Scientists find cause of cell death in grapes
A condition that sparks flavor changes in grapes is triggered by a lack of oxygen, usually brought on by increased temperatures.
March 05 , 2018
Envy shines at New York Fashion Week
Using a model already proven at last year's Elle Fashion Week in Bangkok, the apple was in the spotlight during New York Fashion Week last month.
March 02 , 2018
U.S.: Court backs USDA over Argentine lemon imports
The U.S. Citrus Science Council and five growers claimed the USDA had ignored science and made a politically motivated decision to lift the ban.
March 02 , 2018
