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Australian High Court dismisses Pink Lady America’s Chilean trademark appeal

The High Court of Australia has delivered a final blow to Pink Lady America's hopes of securing the rights to the apple brand in Chile.
April 19 , 2017

U.S. NW to host Interpera Congress as global industry looks to ripen consumption

The question of how to boost pear consumption through exciting new varieties will be a key topic of the first annual pear event to be held in the U.S.
April 19 , 2017

Australia, U.S. sign food safety recognition agreement

Australian exporters are now said to be in a "significantly stronger position" as produce suppliers to the U.S.
April 18 , 2017

Chilean fields to yield more mandarins in 2017

Record export volumes across many citrus varieties are expected to be maintained for the Chilean industry this season.
April 18 , 2017

U.S.: Organic certifications for hydroponics to be key topic of NOSB meetings

The head of farm policy watchdog group the Cornucopia Institute believes the USDA has 'systemically undercut the spirit and law' that created the National Organic Standards Board.
April 18 , 2017

Indian mango exporter outlines Australian market entry plans

The group also expects a big uptick in exports to the U.S., where it aims to expand into more mainstream retail sales outlets.
April 13 , 2017

Early Chilean lemon variety squeezes out more fruit per tree

A natural mutation of the Eureka cultivar, the 'Benjamín Andes' bears fruit earlier and manages to avoid a risky window for potential frosts.
April 12 , 2017

Peru's pain may be South Africa's gain this avocado season

Subtrop says rainfall in many production regions has led to larger fruit sizing than last season in general.
April 11 , 2017

U.K. company brings Oregon-developed blueberry varieties to world stage

Global Plant Genetics has held meetings with potential clients in Chile, Peru, Argentina and the U.S. over recent weeks.
April 11 , 2017

High-tech Chinese solar greenhouse project gets underway in Netherlands

Dutch greenhouse companies are eager to see if their technology could be used adequately in China.
April 07 , 2017