USDA researcher reveals encouraging results of phosphine fumigation tests

Research shows worker safety and food quality could be improved by using phosphine instead of methyl bromide on crops.

August 25 , 2014

Canada pledges to speed up Polish apple access

Canadian authorities have vowed to speed up market access for Polish apple growers, who like their own fishermen have been impacted by Russia's food import embargo.

August 25 , 2014

U.S.: Californian kiwifruit industry forecasts good fruit quality

It seems like California kiwifruit growers have escaped the worst of the drought, with normal production expected.

August 25 , 2014

Australia: Select Harvests to make landmark acquisitions

A leading Australian almond company plans to spend US$59 million on new properties and water entitlements in a bid to double production by 2018.

August 24 , 2014

U.S.: Port of Savannah to receive new fruit imports next month

A port in the U.S. state of Georgia will soon allow entry for cold-treated citrus from Peru.

August 22 , 2014

U.S. Northwest pushes up pear production forecast

Pear volumes from Oregon and Washington State are set to be 8% bigger than previously thought.

August 22 , 2014

Tozer Seeds reveals U.S. 'Kalette' growers and marketers

Tozer Seeds believes its brussel sprouts-kale hybrid will 'take off quickly' as six U.S. growers are announced.

August 22 , 2014

Argentine kiwifruit nursery sees "notable growth"

Argentina's authorities and kiwifruit industry are taking a 100% preventative approach to Psa very seriously.

August 22 , 2014

Brazilian authorities approve GM fruit fly trials

A U.K. company is taking a further step in testing fruit fly controls through genetic modification, but GeneWatch believes the move could threaten the food supply.

August 22 , 2014

Peruvian avocado industry accuses Chile of unfair treatment

A Peruvian industry representative has asked 'why aren't Californian avocados tested for sunblotch in Chile too?'

August 22 , 2014