Italy: VOG expects "brighter start" to 2016 apple season

South Tyrolean apple farmers are hopeful for a better upcoming campaign after market halts abruptly hit sales in early 2016.

August 23 , 2016

Australia's warmer climate just right for Modi apples

A new apple brand could prove 'di moda' for an Australian public that simply can't get enough of all things Italian.

August 23 , 2016

Peru eyes fresh U.S. golden berry market opening

Hot on the heels of Colombia, Peru is hoping to give its aguaymanto industry a monumental boost with a U.S. market opening.

August 23 , 2016

New China route to slash transit times for Chilean cherry exports

In parallel, the Chilean Cherry Committee of ASOEX is planning the largest promotional program in the industry's history to date.

August 23 , 2016

U.S.: Overtime bill passes California Senate

The bill, which could potentially hit farmworker incomes and agricultural output according to estimates, still needs a final vote on the Assembly floor to become legislation.

August 22 , 2016

U.S.: Virginia Hep A outbreak may be linked to Egyptian strawberries

Tropical Smoothie Cafe restaurants have voluntarily withdrawn all strawberries sourced from Egypt.

August 22 , 2016

Singaporean mushroom market to sprout in years ahead

Suppliers like Malaysia, China and the Netherlands have capitalized on growing demand for mushrooms in Singapore.

August 22 , 2016

U.S.: Pacific Organic Produce strengthens Peruvian citrus program

The California group and its Peruvian partner have been grafting trees to get hardier varieties that can better handle the journey, while also having more marketable characteristics.

August 22 , 2016

Russia's new reality: The push to boost trade in horticultural services

Russian Government incentives have spurred a rush to produce local fruits and vegetables, but international expertise and technology are needed.

August 22 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS declares eradication of European grapevine moth

The pest previously put crops worth more than US$5.7 billion at risk.

August 19 , 2016