EU gives strong financial support to Dominican Republic banana industry

The EU has donated €12.5 million to improve Dominican banana production and benefit workers.

June 18 , 2014

U.S.: APHIS proposes new fee for import treatments

APHIS is considering a new US$375 fee for import treatments which could have far-reaching effects.

June 18 , 2014

India: child deaths not connected to litchis, says NCDC

Some Indian districts have banned litchi sales, but scientists and growers say there is no link between the fruit and an outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES).

June 18 , 2014

Thai companies are "increasingly willing to engage", says Hall

Despite US$10 million in lawsuits hanging over his head, Andy Hall has returned to Thailand to continue working for the rights of abused migrant workers in the country's food export industries.

June 17 , 2014

U.S.: LoBue's oranges spared brunt of winter frost damage

Both geography and good crop management meant LoBue had minimal Navel losses from frosts this year.

June 17 , 2014

U.S.: new highs for Florida sweet corn in May

The recent spring has been a special one for Florida's sweet corn growers.

June 17 , 2014

Chilean citrus exporters forecast less trade with U.S.

With South African citrus growers shipping more to the U.S., Chile is likely to diversify its markets.

June 17 , 2014

Peruvian passion fruit exports reach new record

Peru registered a sharp uptick in shipments of passion fruit and its derivatives in the first quarter.

June 17 , 2014

First human trial of GM bananas to take place in the U.S.

A project from Australia's QUT to develop pro-Vitamin A-enriched bananas is about to reach a whole new level, with a world-first human trial in the United States.

June 17 , 2014

High-tech greenhouse pesticide system planned in Chile

A Chilean agricultural group will implement a new and safer method of greenhouse pesticide application.

June 17 , 2014