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South African table grape volumes back on track
After a slip in table grape production during the last season, South Africa is now expecting a 4-7% increase.
October 21 , 2014
Mexico and California agree to improve agricultural collaboration
Mexican officials say they will work toward improving product traceability and creating a single-window system.
October 21 , 2014
ISS makes U-turn on ChiquitaFyffes recommendation
In an unexpected change of tune, a major advisory body is now opposing a takeover of Chiquita.
October 21 , 2014
Australia: not enough time to switch from fenthion, says APAL
An Australian industry head says growers may end up leaving the sector as a result of the fenthion ban.
October 20 , 2014
Brazilian papaya exports much stronger than 2013
Revenue for Brazilian papaya exports has so far been 16% higher this year compared to 2013.
October 20 , 2014
Handheld citrus greening detection device requires 'cultural change'
A Brazilian professor says farmers using his HLB-detection machine could control the disease 'within three years'.
October 20 , 2014
Taiwan, Colombia seek bilateral market access for exotic fruits
Following the U.S., Australia and Chile, Taiwan has set its sights on Colombia as a new fresh litchi export market.
October 20 , 2014
U.S.: APHIS proposes new import regime for Chilean kiwifruit
A new U.S. rule proposes to scrap methyl bromide treatment from Chile's existing kiwifruit export requirements.
October 17 , 2014
Mexican exporters to benefit from new Florida-bound shipping service
A weekly service between Port Manatee and Veracruz in Mexico will 'enhance delivery of fresher products'.
October 17 , 2014
Australian authorities make final decision on fenthion
With a 12-month phaseout, Australia has banned almost all horticultural uses for the chemical fenthion.
October 17 , 2014
