NZ: Seeka buys Aussie produce company

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower will soon see 240 hectares of fruit orchard land in Victoria added to its portfolio.

August 06 , 2015

Citrus greening spurs carrier flies into action

The same disease that has cost the Florida citrus industry US$3.6 billion has been found to fundamentally change the behavior of insects that spread it.

August 06 , 2015

Argentina: New HLB cases found in Misiones

Citrus greening disease has been found in four urban zones in the Argentine province of Misiones this year.

August 06 , 2015

U.S.: FPAA provides tool to promote eco-friendly produce disposal

The head of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says sending unwanted fruit and vegetables to a food bank or composter can be good for businesses.

August 06 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 31, 2015

Imported Granny Smith prices registered gains in week 31 in the Chinese market, while lemon exporters were not so fortunate in Japan.

August 05 , 2015

Russia considers adding more countries to sanctions list

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has not named names, but six new nations could potentially be added to the food import ban under a new proposal.

August 05 , 2015

Australia: Methamphetamine found in Hong Kong tinned mushroom package

Six suspicious tins of mushrooms from Hong Kong were seized by Australian officials last week.

August 05 , 2015

Australia: Purple patch for blissful Tasmanian-grown potatoes

A colorful potato variety bred in Idaho has been shown to resonate with Australian consumers.

August 05 , 2015

China: Beijing's top wholesale market to slash number of sellers

Traffic congestion has led to a rethink of how Bejing's Xinfadi market will be organized, with plans to shift storage and processing facilities to new areas.

August 05 , 2015

Peruvian avocado exports experience Atlantic shift in H1

Attractive prices drew a greater share of Peruvian avocado exports to Europe in the first half of 2015.

August 05 , 2015