Chile: APHIS gives the nod to new inspection site in Coquimbo

Northern Chilean citrus growers will have a new inspection option for export to the U.S. this year on Dole premises.

May 13 , 2014

MRL uncertainty discourages U.S. pear exporters in Europe

Concerns over post-harvest chemical DPA have become symbolic of strict residue standards from European retailers.

May 12 , 2014

Australia: NT govt approves Vietnamese dragonfruit venture

Vietnam's CT Group has been given the go-ahead to develop dragonfruit in Australia's Northern Territory.

May 12 , 2014

Peruvian blueberry exports to double in 2014

Sierra Exportadora has revealed an estimated value for Peru's blueberry exports this year.

May 12 , 2014

Horticulture Australia needs overhaul, independent study finds

"There was a strong consensus from this feedback that change was required," say the authors of a report on HAL.

May 12 , 2014

California grapes could have another record year

Improvements in production strategies have helped protect California table grapes from drought conditions.

May 09 , 2014

EU evaluates Colombia's organic production standards

An EU delegation could approve Colombia as a recognized organic food producer.

May 09 , 2014

Eating organic for a week cuts pesticide exposure, Aussie study finds

Australian researchers have conducted a comparison in pesticide exposure rates between adults with conventional and organic diets.

May 08 , 2014

U.K. Parliament puts Indian mango ban in the spotlight

Several U.K. MPs told Parliament the ban on Indian mangoes was "EU bureaucracy going too far", but a DEFRA rep cited "major shortcomings" in the South Asian country's export system.

May 08 , 2014

NZ: Zespri makes historic health claim submission

Certified health claims can mean big business, and New Zealand's Zespri wants its kiwifruit to join the club.

May 08 , 2014