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Zespri provides global Psa update

Zespri's Shane Max says Japanese growers have been reluctant to report Psa out of fear their orchards will be destroyed, while French producers have seen unexpected trunking.
May 15 , 2015

Spain sees "disturbing" price falls for late mandarin varieties

AVA-ASAJA says never before have prices for premium mandarin varieties like Nadorcott and Tango been so low.
May 15 , 2015

Canada: BC blueberry growers set for one of earliest starts

Inspectors from an Asian country will visit Vancouver this summer with view to opening up the market to fresh British Columbia blueberries.
May 15 , 2015

Haiti to start up organic banana production for EU market

Haitian producers covering 1,000 hectares will receive technical assistance from two French groups to grow and ship organic bananas.
May 15 , 2015

Naturipe aims to become 'leading berry brand' in Mexican retailers

With Naturipe's first commercial office in Mexico having opened late last year, the berry marketer has big plans for the future.
May 14 , 2015

Australia overhauls biosecurity system

A clearer legislation for Australian quarantine is expected to save AUD$6.9 million per annum in efficiencies.
May 14 , 2015

Australia: Victorian cherry exports more than doubled in 2014-15

The Australian state of Victoria gained significant ground on Tasmania this season for cherry exports.
May 14 , 2015

Mexico: Police brutally beat San Quintin farmworkers, minors, the elderly

Police in San Quintin have been criticized for an excessive use of force, amid clashes with farmworkers that have been striking since March.
May 14 , 2015

'Food Revolution Day' calls G20 leaders to action

British chef Jamie Oliver believes quality food education is every child's human right and hopes to create a 'strong sustainable movement' to help reverse sky-high obesity rates.
May 14 , 2015

Final agreement reached on Univeg merger

Greenyard Foods and Peatinvest are now one step closer to their combination with Univeg to form the world's largest fresh produce group.
May 13 , 2015