Countries

Chinese apple market access still two years away, says Polish industry chief

Polish apple growers are focusing on varietal shifts and a new brand as they await results from numerous market access efforts.
November 17 , 2015

Peru gains access to South Korean mango market

Peru continues on its run of market openings around the globe in 2015 with a big boost for mango growers.
November 16 , 2015

Glyphosate 'unlikely a carcinogenic hazard', says EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has proposed a new safety measure to tighten glyphosate controls.
November 16 , 2015

Glyphosate 'unlikely a carcinogenic hazard', says EFSA

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has proposed a new safety measure to tighten glyphosate controls.
November 16 , 2015

Chilean cherry growers prepared for rain, says Fedefruta

Colder conditions through the spring may have been a saving grace for Chilean cherry growers affected by last week's rains.
November 16 , 2015

Chile: Kiwifruit disease spread slows in 2015, SAG data shows

While wet weather has been conducive to Psa severity in Chile, the growth rate for infected hectares has fallen.
November 16 , 2015

Finnish potato stocks very low as harsh weather hampers crop

Finland's Natural Resources Institute says potato stocks are significantly down year-on-year.
November 16 , 2015

Australia: Honey Gold mango growers forecast bumper crop

A PiƱata Farms representative says Honey Gold-branded mangoes were largely unaffected by flowering issues in the industry.
November 16 , 2015

U.S.: FDA releases industry-changing rules for produce safety

New rules published by the FDA have been described as the "most significant changes to produce safety regulation in 70 years".
November 13 , 2015

Fresh rainfall exacerbates Chilean summer fruit crop delays

Chilean growers and traders of grapes, cherries and blueberries are taking the necessary steps to offset challenging weather.
November 13 , 2015