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New techniques at play to make blueberry quality more science, less ‘art’

Australia's largest produce company Costa Group is taking a new, more sophisticated approach to testing berry quality.
May 04 , 2015

Russia clamps down on Serbian apple trade

Russian authorities have vowed to limit imports of Serbian apples in an attempt to stop the re-export trade of EU-grown fruit.
April 30 , 2015

U.S. eases Dominican import restrictions

AHPIS believes it is safe to resume shipments of Hass avocados and green tomatoes from the Dominican Republic, following Medfly detections in the country last month.
April 29 , 2015

California cherries arrive in China

Oheng Import & Export Co was one Chinese company receiving the first batches of California cherries in Shanghai earlier this week.
April 29 , 2015

Fresh Del Monte's income slips despite increased sales in Q1

Higher banana procurement costs were among the issues that contributed to Fresh Del Monte's first quarter net income falling by 25%.
April 28 , 2015

Royse: Drones, water tech and urban farming the future of agriculture

"If we're talking about sustainability, the elephant in the room is basically the environmental impact of hundreds of years of agriculture," says Roger Royse.
April 28 , 2015

Giumarra blackberry suppliers employ new growing method

A new planting technique for blackberries makes it easier for the fruit to be harvested and ensures more berries make the grade.
April 28 , 2015

Russia tightens EU food import restrictions

Having stopped Bulgarian fruit and vegetable re-exports last week amid suspicions of fake phytosanitary certificates, Russia is considering extending the ban to other countries.
April 27 , 2015

Chile: Body of Fruticola Atacama worker found

Fruticola Atacama's Horacio Parra says the discovery of the body of worker Jennifer Novoa has brought great peace to her family.
April 27 , 2015

USDA allows Chinese apple imports

Just a few months after Chinese authorities opened market access for all U.S.-grown apple varieties, the USDA has reciprocated.
April 22 , 2015