California: Medfly eliminated from Los Angeles County

The CCM's Joel Nelsen has praised authorities for their work on lifting the quarantine that was implemented in November.

June 22 , 2017

Germany: Rewe launches online marketplace pilot

The move appears reminiscent of Alibaba's Tmall service in China that allows for direct e-commerce sales.

June 21 , 2017

U.S. proposes allowing Turkish pomegranate imports

APHIS will be accepting comments on the proposal until August 21.

June 21 , 2017

U.S.: Georgia peach crop 'the shortest in 35 years'

Georgia Peach Council president Duke Lane said high prices this year helped to compensate for the lower supply.

June 21 , 2017

Australia to remove import permit requirements on certain fresh produce items

However, rules have also changed so that as of the end of this month one particular crop from the United States will need an import permit.

June 21 , 2017

North American govts discuss US$85B ag trade, NAFTA

Government agricultural representatives from the U.S., Canada and Mexico met in Savannah, Georgia this week.

June 21 , 2017

U.S.: SunFed expands operations in Texas

A company executive says having operations in not just Arizona but Texas too gives a "freshness advantage" for supplying the East Coast during winter.

June 20 , 2017

Irrigation sensor tech startup to expand into Europe, U.S.

The company's co-founder says the technology means growers can monitor their fields remotely, save water, and boost quality.

June 20 , 2017

Russia to import Turkish tomatoes when local stocks are low

Prior to the embargo, almost half of all tomatoes consumed in Russia came from Turkey.

June 20 , 2017

U.K.: Tesco launches 'real fruit' watermelon ice lolly

Tesco believes this is the first time a 100% fruit lolly treat has been sold on British high streets.

June 20 , 2017