APAL responds to Horticulture Australia review

APAL has responded relatively well to the review of HAL and says the changes could benefit growers.

May 13 , 2014

Chile: APHIS gives the nod to new inspection site in Coquimbo

Northern Chilean citrus growers will have a new inspection option for export to the U.S. this year on Dole premises.

May 13 , 2014

MRL uncertainty discourages U.S. pear exporters in Europe

Concerns over post-harvest chemical DPA have become symbolic of strict residue standards from European retailers.

May 12 , 2014

U.S. and NZ take on Indonesia to protect horticultural trade

Indonesia's import licensing policy has sparked another WTO trade dispute with the U.S. and New Zealand.

May 12 , 2014

Chilean citrus sector pursues export deals in Asia, Latin America

Chilean citrus volume is expected to drop, but the industry remains positive about new export deals.

May 12 , 2014

Australia: NT govt approves Vietnamese dragonfruit venture

Vietnam's CT Group has been given the go-ahead to develop dragonfruit in Australia's Northern Territory.

May 12 , 2014

Peruvian blueberry exports to double in 2014

Sierra Exportadora has revealed an estimated value for Peru's blueberry exports this year.

May 12 , 2014

Horticulture Australia needs overhaul, independent study finds

"There was a strong consensus from this feedback that change was required," say the authors of a report on HAL.

May 12 , 2014

'Kudos to the USDA', says California Citrus Mutual on China protocol

California has reached a supplementary protocol to regain access to the Chinese citrus market, but approval will depend on a technical visit that will likely take place in June.

May 09 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita results fall short of expectations in Q1

Chiquita Brands has cited drought in supply regions and winter storms in the north as behind a net loss for the first quarter.

May 09 , 2014