U.S. authorities streamline H-2A visa process

USCIS aims to reduce delays with a new electronic process starting today for agricultural work visa applications from foreign nationals.

May 11 , 2016

State of the Market - Week 18, 2016

As there were still much higher stocks of Italian kiwifruit on the European market than in previous years, it was a tougher environment for Southern Hemisphere fruit in week 18.

May 11 , 2016

Germany: Fairtrade banana import volume up by a third in 2015

Fairtrade-certified bananas now make up one tenth of the market in Germany.

May 11 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco spreads the love for avocado with butter alternative

Avocados are becoming so popular in the U.K. that Tesco has launched a spreadable version of the fruit as a healthier substitute for butter.

May 11 , 2016

Peru on high alert for HLB

The insect that spreads citrus greening has been found near the northern border with Ecuador.

May 10 , 2016

South Africa: U.S.-oriented summer citrus group changes name

Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) has unveiled volume estimates and plans for the 2016 season in the U.S.

May 10 , 2016

EU seed patenting law too broad, says Dutch organic group

Yesterday marked the start of a Dutch campaign raising awareness about the 'dangers' of European seed patent law.

May 10 , 2016

U.S.: HLB reports ongoing Brazilian papaya shortages

Unprecedented drought conditions in the state of Espirito Santo have caused the shortage which is expected to last through July.

May 10 , 2016

"Point of difference" marks EU divergence from U.S. blueberry market trend

Fall Creek's Cort Brazelton looks at the changes underway in the EU blueberry market, where varieties and a sense of exclusivity reign supreme.

May 10 , 2016

Canada: More products recalled in CRF Frozen Foods link

Listeria concerns have prompted Horizon Distributors to recall Stahlbush Island Farms brand Cut Green Beans from the marketplace.

May 10 , 2016