EU pome fruit volume to ease slightly this season

EU apple and pear growers are set to produce less fruit this year, after the Russian ban helped push down returns by 20% in the last campaign.

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

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

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

Chile: Eco-packs a punch against blueberry rot in-transit

Chilean researchers have applied natural ingredients to clamshells, in a bid to keep blueberries in better shape for long distance travel.

August 03 , 2015

Downy mildew raises E. coli probability in lettuce

USDA scientists have found the presence of a common lettuce disease increases the chances of E. coli bacteria infecting the leaves.

August 03 , 2015

Coca leaf eradication drive reclaims almost 100,000ha for Peruvian agriculture

Clearing out cocaine for crops, building dams, paving roads and raising agricultural exports were key points in Peruvian President Ollanta Humala's address to the nation this week.

July 31 , 2015

China Fruits Corp scandal leaves franchisees, staff, suppliers and shoppers in disarray

Not only has Chen Quanlong's disappearance left investors in the dark, but consumers with prepaid cards cannot use them in his now defunct fruit retail stores.

July 30 , 2015

Ahold USA joins CIW Fair Food Program

The number of stores stocking Fair Food Program tomatoes is set to rise 75% with one of North America's leading grocers now taking part in the initiative.

July 29 , 2015

California: Ag Council aims to set record straight on water use

"It shouldn’t be green lawns versus green vegetables," says Agricultural Council of California president Emily Rooney.