U.S.: GM Arctic Apples ready for first test marketing in early 2017

OSF will bring small volumes of Arctic Golden apples to the market next year, while nursery propagation will ramp up for Arctic Fujis and Arctic Gala is waiting in the wings.

October 03 , 2016

Russia to lift ban on Egyptian fresh produce imports

After high-level talks the ban appears to be short-lived.

September 28 , 2016

'Complicated' Chinese protocols challenge Spanish stonefruit shippers

Many Spanish stonefruit exporters are hoping Russia soon allows fruit shipped via trainfreight to pass through its borders en route to China.

September 27 , 2016

U.S. authorities approve GM Fuji apple

APHIS has given the green light to Arctic Fuji apples, building on OSF's already approved non-browning varieties Arctic Granny and Arctic Golden.

September 26 , 2016

International Blueberry Organization announces new president

The world’s leading blueberry industry body has made changes to its board, ushering in a new era of development and collaboration for the popular fruit.

September 23 , 2016

Florida citrus tax incentive bill passes U.S. House

A bill that would drive Florida citrus growth will now go before the Senate, after passing the House by a landslide 400-20 votes.

September 21 , 2016

U.S.: Del Monte slips banana flash mob into downtown Chicago

A Del Monte executive asks 'who wouldn’t stop to watch a bunch of bananas dancing in the middle of town?'

September 21 , 2016

U.K.: CPM awaits EU approval for berry that officially 'doesn't exist'

CPM has been growing an antioxidant-rich berry in U.K. and Poland that is not yet recognized as a food in the EU.

September 21 , 2016

Andy Hall found guilty by Thai court

After more than 3.5 years of legal battles, Andy Hall has been found guilty of defamation over his investigation into alleged human rights abuses at Thai pineapple processor Natural Fruit Company.

September 20 , 2016

India: INI Farms' new branding targets children's health, food safety

The food safety standards taken for granted in the West are not as common in India, but INI Farms hopes to change that.

September 20 , 2016