China: AQSIQ puts U.S. citrus industry on notice

China's quarantine branches have been put on high alert for citrus imports from all U.S. growing regions.

February 25 , 2015

Argentina: San Miguel anticipates 'loss in competitiveness' this season

San Miguel aims to overcome complex challenges outside of its control for the processed and fresh citrus sectors.

February 25 , 2015

Australia: Reid Fruits fights for IP rights in China

An Australian cherry shipper is taking steps to tackle the counterfeiting of its brand in Asia.

February 25 , 2015

NZ industry hopeful for fruit fly eradication despite female detection

New Zealand authorities are said to be using sniffer dogs and improved x-ray surveillance on inbound luggage from Australia, following more fruit fly detections in Auckland.

February 25 , 2015

China: Zespri distances itself from Dalian Yidu

As a former employee continues to make damning claims against Zespri over its handling of a past fraud case, the company is cutting the cord with an importer implicated in a new one.

February 24 , 2015

California: China citrus import suspension means 'robust trade won't materialize'

There is as yet no indication as to when China's citrus import suspension on Tulare County might be lifted.

February 24 , 2015

U.S.: GM labeling would be 'as good as a ban', says critic

While one critic of GMO labeling says legislation would be a "Pandora's box" and hinder scientific development, the Center for Food Safety points to the success of transparency in GM-heavy Brazil.

February 24 , 2015

Washington apple industry applauds U.S. West Coast port breakthrough

After missing "critical shipping opportunities", the Washington Apple Commission is pleased the ports are back up and running.

February 24 , 2015

U.K.: Factory closures and job losses at Produce World

A major U.K. vegetable supplier intends to form a joint venture with brassica grower and marketer Lincolnshire Field Products.

February 24 , 2015

Australia to screen Chinese frozen berries

The Australian Government has announced new measures to act on the recent Hepatitis A outbreak that has been linked to imported Chinese frozen berries.

February 23 , 2015