Canada hopes to slash quarantine testing time with DNA technology

The new method of testing for viruses could reduce quarantine testing time by up to two and a half years.

August 17 , 2017

U.S. avocado market expected to remain tight for coming weeks

The high prices are only anticipated to come down when Mexico starts harvest its upcoming crop in September.

August 17 , 2017

India set to open its doors for Peruvian blueberries, citrus

After successful meetings in Lima the mood is positive the market will open this year, while the Indian delegation hopes Peruvian access will be gained for their mangoes and Basmati rice.

August 16 , 2017

Victorian "king of salad" wins Australian Farmer of the Year 2017 Award

Andrew Bulmer of Bulmer Farms has developed a "farm-of-the-future" with rapid growth and expansion into exports over the last 18 months.

August 16 , 2017

Stockton signs deal with Syngenta Australia for Timorex Gold biofungicide

The deal will give Syngenta exclusive distribution rights in Australia and New Zealand.

August 16 , 2017

State of the Market - Week 32, 2017

Lemon sales continued to be slow in the U.S. in week 32 with greater supply and insufficient demand.

August 16 , 2017

Mission Produce to ship Colombian avocados "straight away" once U.S. access opens

Jim Donovan emphasizes however that a cautious approach is needed with the new supply source.

August 16 , 2017

Is a post-Brexit temporary customs union on the cards?

The U.K.'s Brexit secretary says the government will want to avoid a “cliff-edge” where Britain leaves the EU without a replacement trade deal in place.

August 16 , 2017

Chile: Atacama grape growers on alert after unusual snowfall, frosts

Overall the Copiapo Valley seems to have been less affected by the weather than Huasco.

August 16 , 2017

Drought affects Mexican mango sizing in 2017

A smooth transition from Mexican to Brazilian supply is expected in the U.S. market over the next couple of months, according to the NMB.

August 16 , 2017