South Africa grants protection for Tango mandarin variety

After notching progress in an Australian case, the proponents of the seedless Tango mandarin have scored a decisive victory in South Africa.

April 18 , 2016

NZ: Zespri precautionary kiwifruit hold continues

The marketer says lab tests have so far been inconclusive and it is still keeping selected lots out of the market.

April 18 , 2016

Canada: Nature's Touch recalls frozen fruit over Hep A concerns

A frozen organic berry and cherry blend product has been pulled from the shelves in Canada.

April 15 , 2016

Russia detains hundreds of tons of gray market fruit

Despite the added disincentive that intercepted illegal produce will be destroyed, traders are still trying to bring sanctioned fruit into Russia.

April 15 , 2016

U.K. schoolchildren to test "space seeds"

British kids will be studying the effects of weightlessness and radiation on rocket (arugula) seed development.

April 15 , 2016

South African fruit industry gets boost from Indonesian decision

Not only does the new trading regime making exports easier for a range of South African fruit, but it allows shipments to enter the Port of Jakarta.

April 14 , 2016

SanLucar teams up with mozzarella brand at German retailers

Spanish produce company SanLucar hopes to raise its tomato sales through a new partnership with Italian cheesemaker Galbani.

April 14 , 2016

EU report 'does not exclude' health risks from dimethoate

The EU food safety watchdog has called for further studies into the effects of an insecticide used on crops including cherries.

April 14 , 2016

Colombia: Turumba keeps it real with 100% natural fruit pulp

With no freezing or pasteurization, a Colombian group is setting itself apart from the rest and gaining an export presence.

April 14 , 2016

U.S./Canada arrivals buck trend for Chilean blueberry shipments

While Chilean blueberry exports dropped off this season, volume upticks were seen in North America while the U.K. overtook the Netherlands as the main entry point in Europe.

April 14 , 2016