Varied export results for Brazil in August

While lime shipments dropped off substantially, higher volumes left the country in mangoes, oranges and watermelons.

September 30 , 2016

U.S.: ARS releases two new berry varieties

The Baby Blues release marks 100 years of commercial blueberry production, while the Columbia Giant will bring a new option for blackberry growers.

September 30 , 2016

Windset Farms ships first Canadian peppers to Japan

Windset Farms will be the first company to ship bell peppers to Japan following recently approved market access.

September 30 , 2016

Australia: Biosecurity Queensland tests plants on new property for TR4

The news has led to the deferment of a AUD$4.5 million purchase of an infected banana farm in Tully.

September 30 , 2016

U.K.: Vitamin D the focus of new Tesco mushroom marketing

Tesco's new mushroom promotion hones in on how the fungus produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.

September 29 , 2016

India: Mahindra Univeg invests in e-commerce group

A joint venture between multi-faceted Indian company Mahindra and Belgian produce powerhouse Univeg has taken a step into the world of e-commerce.

September 29 , 2016

GlobalG.A.P. benchmarking to cut paperwork for Australian exporters

The Australian vegetable sector is on track to doing away with dual requirements for certification in domestic and export markets.

September 29 , 2016

U.S.: Raley's to give free fruit to children

A U.S. retail chain is following in the footsteps of Woolworths in Australia and Tesco in Britain to encourage better nutrition for kids.

September 29 , 2016

Russia to lift ban on Egyptian fresh produce imports

After high-level talks the ban appears to be short-lived.

September 28 , 2016

New Peruvian airport open for business

The Pisco International Airport has upgraded cargo facilities and could be key for several important Peruvian crops including table grapes and asparagus.

September 28 , 2016