Fruit flies evolving to resist common insecticides, study finds

A new study led by academics from the University of Melbourne found that fruit flies were becoming increasingly resistance to imidacloprid - the world's most used insecticide.

May 09 , 2019

Canada: With cherry trees in bloom, company forecasts late-June pick dates

Thanks to favorable growing conditions, Global Fruit says cell division has been "wonderful" and expects pick dates to begin June 23 and finish September 1.

May 09 , 2019

California: Decision to ban chlorpyrifos based on "significantly flawed" evaluation, says CCM

On Wednesday two California authorities released a statement saying that they are going to begin the cancellation process of the common pesticide. 

May 09 , 2019

U.S. increases tariffs on China to 25% in major trade war escalation

Following China's reported multiple deletions to the nations' trade agreement draft, Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on US$200 billion of Chinese goods on Friday.

May 09 , 2019

U.S.: California forecasts record-breaking cherry crop, rise of Coral variety

A California packing company comments that this season's volumes could reach in excess of 10 million cartons, rebounding from last year's much smaller harvest.

May 09 , 2019

LPS '19: Anacail offers retailers more time to sell more produce via in-pack ozone technology

The Scottish firm and London Produce Show exhibitor claims its patented shelf-life extension solution presents significant benefits; from safer, better quality produce to reduced in-store waste.

May 09 , 2019

Europe: New Valencia-Rotterdam fresh produce rail link begins operating

The dedicated, temperature-controlled CoolRail service will transport fresh fruit and vegetables between the locations three times a week.

May 08 , 2019

NZ: 'Catapulting' avocado prices affect local business

A Mexican restaurant in Auckland cut a popular guacamole dish from its menu at the end of February, with prices having skyrocketed since the start of the year.

May 08 , 2019

AgTech company's root heating system 'significantly' increases tomato yields in Spain

Employing the Israeli company's patented Root Zone Temperature Optimisation (RZTO) heating system led to a 19%-greater category yield as compared with the demonstration's unheated control crops.

May 08 , 2019

Sigatoka risk greatly increased by climate change, research finds

The new study says changes to moisture and temperature conditions have increased the risk of Black Sigatoka by more than 44% in banana-growing areas since the 1960s.

May 08 , 2019