U.S.: Researchers develop 'fast, easy and accurate' citrus greening detector

A portable and inexpensive citrus greening detector developed by University of Florida scientists could soon be available to citrus growers.

February 05 , 2015

Nanotechnology to open doors for Asian mango exporters

A collaborative project funded by the International Development Research Centre has shown nanotechnology could help boost Asian mango shippers' profits by 15%.

February 04 , 2015

Total Produce buys 50% stake in Gambles Group

Total produce has expanded its North American operations with a 50% shareholding acquisition of the Canadian fresh produce company Gambles Group.

February 03 , 2015

New 'Gem' pear variety jointly released in U.S.

The U.S. Agricultural Research Service and three universities have jointly released a high-yielding and fire blight-resistant pear cultivar.

February 02 , 2015

Chilean cherry prices in China 'significantly' lower than previous season

Some arrivals of Chilean cherries in China will not be opened for a few weeks when demand is due to increase.

February 02 , 2015

Capespan to step up South African topfruit production

Capespan aims to bring its total South African pome fruit production land to 630 hectares in three years.

January 30 , 2015

U.S.: West Coast port users express shock at 'unbelievable' congestion

U.S. customs broker J&K Fresh says the U.S. port situation is 'almost worse than if they were striking' due to the uncertainty, while the Global Reefers head says he's never seen anything like this on the West Coast.

January 28 , 2015

Indonesia joins Asian neighbors in California apple import ban

Citing uncertainty around possible listeria outbreaks due to regional trade, the Indonesian Government has banned certain U.S. apples from the market.

January 27 , 2015

New CEO for Sun World

With a new CEO at the helm, Sun World will progress in its California grape planting program and will be pulling out of some crops.

January 27 , 2015

U.S.: Listeria apple media claims in Asia "outlandish", says Powers

A Northwest Horticultural Council representative says a 'very difficult situation' has arisen from inaccurate reports in Asia-Pacific countries about the recall of some U.S. apples.

January 27 , 2015