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Mexico: Rains put further delays on Colima lime season

Recent rains have affected a Colima lime sector still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Patricia last year.
January 19 , 2016

Canada: OSF seeks U.S. approval for GM Arctic Fuji apple

After gaining approval for a non-browning trait in Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits hopes it can get the green light for Arctic Fujis as well.
January 18 , 2016

More details emerge from Chinese fruit smuggling case

More information has emerged about a fruit smuggling case in China that involved more than 100 police officers in a raid.
January 18 , 2016

EU kiwifruit oversupply leaves sour taste for Chilean returns

New storage technologies and greater competition from Mediterranean growers have made their mark on Chilean kiwifruit exporters.
January 18 , 2016

The Hass Horn: Price ranges stay stable despite volume surge

Avocado expert Avi Crane gives his predictions for Hass consumption in 2016.
January 15 , 2016

U.S.: Expansion works take off at Delaware's Port of Wilmington

Two significant projects are in progress to ramp up operations for the U.S.'s leading banana-importing port.
January 15 , 2016

FLIA 2016: Organic coconut water, sipped straight from the shell

A Spanish group's patented technology allows for a ring pull to be implanted on a fresh coconut, just like for a soda can.
January 15 , 2016

Russian consumer watchdog seizes 18MT of banned food products

From supermarkets to weekend fairs, Russian authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their search for banned Turkish fruits and vegetables.
January 15 , 2016

Australia: Nutrafruit threatens legal action over super plum IP infringement

The exclusive worldwide licensee for Queen Garnet plums (QGP) has found several examples of irregularities in the use of its intellectual property.
January 14 , 2016

Aussie pome fruit exports pick up in 2015

Australian apple and pear exports rose significantly last year, backed by a boost in trade with Thailand and the U.K.
January 14 , 2016