New Zealand implements stricter controls for Psa

New regulations will require New Zealand kiwifruit growers to take more extensive measures against disease.

July 03 , 2013

NZ: Giumarra anticipates start of Meyer lemon exports

Shipments for the season will begin soon for New Zealand Meyer lemons bound for U.S. grocery stores.

June 18 , 2013

Argentina offers support to increase domestic kiwifruit volume

A subsidized credit line in Argentina hopes to increase planted area of kiwifruit and recover the industry.

June 17 , 2013

Northern Mexican mango plantations push U.S. market growth

More late season mango varieties are being planted further north in Mexico and helping increase exports to the U.S.

June 12 , 2013

Ecuador: interactive campaign promotes bananas in Russia

ProEcuador hopes to push its country's banana market even further in Russia with an educational campaign.

June 06 , 2013

No need for fertilization with Spanish GM tomato

Spanish researchers have developed a seedless GM tomato with added nutrients and strong processing potential.

May 16 , 2013

Hass avocado group formed in Colombia

Colombia's avocado industry has stepped up its game in the push for U.S. market access.

April 17 , 2013

Canada and Costa Rica reach organic agreement

Costa Rican organic fruit growers will now have less hassle in shipping to Canada.

April 09 , 2013

Australia: raspberry import causes bumblebee scare

A bumblebee was found in a raspberry package in Western Australia, posing a threat to the state's ecosystem.

April 09 , 2013

NZ study suggests kiwifruit disease source

A New Zealand study has shown strong country of origin links for kiwifruit disease Psa, but more genome sequencing is needed.

February 27 , 2013