U.S. court upholds ruling on two USDA grape patents

A California judge has ruled the USDA maintains rights to grape varieties Scarlet Royal and Autumn King.

January 19 , 2015

Egyptian exporter expands grape and stonefruit supply

Fruit exporter Pico plans to expand its core offering while adding new crops such as pomegranates and avocados in the mix.

January 19 , 2015

Russian-EU deals to take a dive at International Green Week Berlin

Germany and Russia are willing to quickly boost agricultural trade if the two countries' political problems can be solved.

January 19 , 2015

Azerbaijan swoops in on Russian apple market opportunities

A Russian official says Azerbaijan will hold a firm place in the country's apple market even if the ban on EU fruit is lifted.

January 16 , 2015

Ecuadorian mango industry hopes for Chinese market access by October

The Mango Ecuador Foundation is optimistic about gaining access to the Chinese market before next season.

January 16 , 2015

AHEA delighted with Australia-Japan FTA ratification

Australia's second-largest horticultural export destination will now start reducing tariffs on items like citrus fruit, grapes and asparagus.

January 15 , 2015

Colombian govt offers banana growers inputs for whitefly control

ICA has taken measures to combat a pest that has caused considerable damage to bananas in Quindío and Risaralda.

January 15 , 2015

More centers of excellence promised across India in joint Israeli agri-tech project

The third phase of an Israeli-Indian horticultural technology, research and trade project is now underway.

January 15 , 2015

EU Parliament approves state autonomy in GM crop restrictions

The EU Health Commissioner has congratulated parliamentarians for putting their differences aside in passing GM crop legislation.

January 14 , 2015

Indian grape harvest 'on track' for a decent export season

Sopan Kanchan says bouts of inclement weather have been 'nothing the Indian grape industry can't handle'.

January 14 , 2015