Indian government restricts apple imports

All apple shipments are now only allowed to enter India through the Nhava Sheva port, in a move that is expected to lower volumes of imported fruit in the country.

September 16 , 2015

Peru: Northern grape growers turn focus to seedless varieties

With the Peruvian table grape harvest coming up, one exporter is expecting a huge boost to production and is ready to take full advantage of a shorter U.S. season.

September 16 , 2015

Refugee resettlement could boost produce sector, say Aussie industry leaders

Many Australian growers are upbeat about a decision to resettle 12,000 Syrian asylum seekers, as forecast production rises will require more farm labor.

September 15 , 2015

New sanitizing wash could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks, says USDA

An ARS food technologist has come up with a solution that has proven more effective in ridding bacteria like salmonella, E. coli and Listeria from fresh-cut produce.

September 15 , 2015

U.S.: California Navels set for bigger crop and fruit sizes

California Citrus Mutual has described a recent state crop forecast as a "reasonable starting point", but planted acreage cut due to drought may affect the end result.

September 14 , 2015

U.S.: Port Manatee gets federal approval for pilot fruit import program

A program designed to bring cold-treated Peruvian, Uruguayan and Argentine fruit to southern Florida could soon include a new point of entry.

September 14 , 2015

Australian blueberry cooperative to trial exports this season

OzGroup Co-op is investing US$8.5 million in a new packing facility to keep up with greater blueberry supply in the coming years.

September 11 , 2015

Australia: Costa Group makes shift to substrate blueberry production

Growing blueberries in pot plants has become a priority for ASX-listed Costa Group, which is also applying the method in China.

September 11 , 2015

IBO makes its mark on the global produce map

The IBO is helping the industry make the most of substantial volume rises in the pipeline, and is calling for '100 Years of Blueberries' campaigns worldwide in 2016.

September 11 , 2015

Fresh Chilean cranberries gain access to U.S. market

APHIS says all the comments it received regarding Chile's potential access to the market had supported the importation.

September 10 , 2015