Slight decline for Spanish fruit & veg exports to the U.K.

The drop in volume was in line with a fall in export returns for Great Britain's leading fresh fruit and vegetable supplier.

January 12 , 2018

China: Shanghai Port fruit imports rose by almost a third in 2017

Imports exceeded one million metric tons (MT) for the first time last year.

January 12 , 2018

California: Governor Brown proposes US$488M budget for food and ag in 2018-19

Intensified citrus greening suppression efforts and the development of alternative pesticides are included in the 2018-19 budget proposal.

January 12 , 2018

NZ: Spider found in Italian kiwifruit

Italian kiwifruit haven't had the best run pest-wise in nearby Australia either.

January 11 , 2018

NZ: New anti-stink bug treatment requirements for Italian shipping containers

After incursions of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) in Santiago and Sydney, New Zealand's biosecurity authority is not taking any chances.

January 11 , 2018

Chile: Fruit flies discovered in San Bernardo

The most recent detections are closer to commercial operations than the finding late last year in Las Condes.

January 11 , 2018

German tree fruit planting area rose 10% in past five years

However, 4% of German tree fruit farms have stopped operating since 2012.

January 11 , 2018

Spain: New office and CEO for SanLucar

Founder Stephan Rötzer will take a step back to concentrate further development of the brand and products. 

January 11 , 2018

Frieda's: "Brain foods" and carb substitutes key trends for 2018

Blueberries, purple grapes and Stokes Purple sweet potatoes could benefit from a demand push toward foods that support cognitive function.

January 11 , 2018

South Australia: Fruit fly outbreak declared in Adelaide

The outbreak location is some 167km (103mi) away from the Riverina region formally recognized by China as fruit fly-free.

January 10 , 2018