Opinion: A new partnership with Canada on food safety

The FDA's Caroline Smith DeWaal looks at the importance of a recent systems recognition between the U.S. and Canada.

June 09 , 2016

Peru gears up for first pepper exports to the U.S.

Growers and exporters have been working hard to secure the first shipment since access was granted in September, 2015.

June 08 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 22, 2016

Sales prices rose for South African and U.S. lemons in Japan during week 22.

June 08 , 2016

EU: MEPs urge fair earnings for farmers, better supermarket relations

‘'Misusing'’ fruit and vegetables as ‘'loss leaders'’ threatens the sustainability of European production, MEPs have stressed.

June 08 , 2016

Spain: Citrus sector starts water recycling trial for post-harvest washing

Anecoop is collaborating on the project which works towards more sustainable water usage in the citrus industry.

June 07 , 2016

Argentine pomegranates sent for processing in Europe, U.S.

Argentina’s largest growing region has shipped its first consignments to the U.S. and Portugal for use in the processed sector.

June 07 , 2016

USDA develops acoustic trap in fight against citrus greening

Experimental new technology developed in Florida mimics wing-buzzing vibrations of the Asian citrus psyllid to lure the pest into traps.

June 07 , 2016

No consensus reached in EU glyphosate vote

The European Commission has proposed an 18-month extension to the glyphosate license, but some member states have not been supportive.

June 06 , 2016

Shipping route boosts connection for Spanish fruit exporters

subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group is to launch a new service connecting Spanish growers with northern European markets.

June 06 , 2016

Mixed views for Argentina's pear export future

Conditions are certainly better with a new president, but coming out of years of crisis, weather disasters and problems in markets will be a challenge.

June 06 , 2016