European authorities tackle new pest in Italy

The European Food Safety Authority is taking steps to handle the first field outbreak of Pierce's disease in the European Union.

November 27 , 2013

California-China citrus agreement nears final stages

After losing market access in April, California citrus may once again be welcome in China.

November 27 , 2013

South Africa: apples and pears bear brunt of flood damage

Initial flood damage estimates indicate lower apple and pear exports from South Africa's Western Cape.

November 27 , 2013

Walmart chooses McMillon as next CEO

Wal-Mart has gone shopping at home to pick its new CEO, who will start in the top job in February.

November 26 , 2013

Australian industry backs South African citrus in Europe

The Australian citrus industry has urged the EFSA not to block South African fruit over citrus black spot concerns.

November 26 , 2013

Substantial rise for Spanish produce imports

Spain's fruit and vegetable imports increased by more than €200 million in the first three quarters of this year.

November 26 , 2013

Chile launches grape export season

An official ceremony in northern Chile marked the start of the country's table grape season.

November 25 , 2013

Opinion: purple sweet potatoes ready for the holidays

Karen Caplan discusses a brilliantly-colored sweet potato variety that is high in anthocyanins with a low glycemic index.

November 25 , 2013

Polish anger over Russian ban threat

Polish apple producers claim Russia's proposed import ban is based on political reasons relating to support for Ukraine-EU ties.

November 25 , 2013

German sensor company addresses crop water demands

ZIM Plant Technology claims it has reduced crop water needs significantly in arid climates.

November 22 , 2013