China: Red kiwifruit production region hopes for foothold in EU market

Part of a Chinese county has received the Protected Eco-Origin Product certification for red kiwifruit varieties.

March 02 , 2015

Russia's greenhouse revolution

With warmer weather than the rest of the country, could Belgorod become the "Netherlands of Russia" with the help of greenhouse entrepreneurship?

February 27 , 2015

South Africa: Dry weather may hit citrus sizing but quality "excellent", says CGA

South Africa's total citrus volumes this season should be roughly in line with previous years.

February 26 , 2015

EU School Fruit Scheme under threat

Freshfel has urged the European Commission not to put 'better regulation' ahead of children's health.

February 25 , 2015

China: Zespri distances itself from Dalian Yidu

As a former employee continues to make damning claims against Zespri over its handling of a past fraud case, the company is cutting the cord with an importer implicated in a new one.

February 24 , 2015

U.S.: GM labeling would be 'as good as a ban', says critic

While one critic of GMO labeling says legislation would be a "Pandora's box" and hinder scientific development, the Center for Food Safety points to the success of transparency in GM-heavy Brazil.

February 24 , 2015

Australia to screen Chinese frozen berries

The Australian Government has announced new measures to act on the recent Hepatitis A outbreak that has been linked to imported Chinese frozen berries.

February 23 , 2015

German apple grower eyes Chinese, South Korean market openings

BayWa CEO Klaus Lutz says it is "ridiculous" that the EU does not have harmonized market access processes for fruit exporters in destination markets.

February 23 , 2015

NZ: Late harvest 'not much of a disadvantage this year', says Mr Apple

A major New Zealand apple exporter says a colder February has led to 'exceptional' fruit color.

February 23 , 2015

U.S. West Coast port workers reach tentative deal

An end to the debilitating U.S. West Coast port dispute may be in sight after the PMA and the ILWU agreed to a new contract.

February 21 , 2015