Glyphosate 'unlikely a carcinogenic hazard', says EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has proposed a new safety measure to tighten glyphosate controls.

November 16 , 2015

Glyphosate 'unlikely a carcinogenic hazard', says EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has proposed a new safety measure to tighten glyphosate controls.

November 16 , 2015

Chilean cherry growers prepared for rain, says Fedefruta

Colder conditions through the spring may have been a saving grace for Chilean cherry growers affected by last week's rains.

November 16 , 2015

Chile: Kiwifruit disease spread slows in 2015, SAG data shows

While wet weather has been conducive to Psa severity in Chile, the growth rate for infected hectares has fallen.

November 16 , 2015

Finnish potato stocks very low as harsh weather hampers crop

Finland's Natural Resources Institute says potato stocks are significantly down year-on-year.

November 16 , 2015

Australia: Honey Gold mango growers forecast bumper crop

A Piñata Farms representative says Honey Gold-branded mangoes were largely unaffected by flowering issues in the industry.

November 16 , 2015

U.S.: FDA releases industry-changing rules for produce safety

New rules published by the FDA have been described as the "most significant changes to produce safety regulation in 70 years".

November 13 , 2015

Fresh rainfall exacerbates Chilean summer fruit crop delays

Chilean growers and traders of grapes, cherries and blueberries are taking the necessary steps to offset challenging weather.

November 13 , 2015

Could new Maersk facility be a game-changer for Chile?

MCI has announced South America's first ever 'factory to farm' refrigerated containers and Star Cool refrigeration machines.

November 13 , 2015

Japanese market access in sight for Peruvian grape industry

Provid says exports could rise by around a fifth again this season, as the country faces little trouble from El Niño during the start of the campaign.

November 13 , 2015