Countries

Spanish persimmon growers win legal fight

Spain's Court of Appeals has thrown out a claim by ‘Don Simon’ juice group that the 'Persimon' fresh produce brand could confuse consumers.
June 20 , 2013

Spanish group slams Chinese 'protectionism'

A FEPEX spokesperson discusses the difficulties of Chinese produce import protocols.
June 19 , 2013

Developing a food safety culture - 'dude, wash your hands!'

While speaking at PMA Fresh Connections, a U.S. scientist said Australia needed a stronger food safety culture.
June 17 , 2013

Canadian cherry exporters ready for Chinese market premiere

Canadian cherry exporters are already preparing to sell their fruit in China, while access for another key fruit is also in the works.
June 17 , 2013

Del Monte Pacific to take on fresh pineapples

Del Monte Pacific plans to move into selling fresh pineapples via the brand of an acquired company.
June 11 , 2013

Flooding hits Central European veggies

Growers in Germany and Czech Republic detail flood damages, while other countries in the region have also been affected.
June 10 , 2013

Russia's Chinese apple imports hit record low

China's apple exports to Russia continue to be edged out by Polish, Moldovan and Serbian suppliers.
June 10 , 2013

Nigerian agriculture turns focus inward, cuts down imports

Nigerian Minister of Agriculture Akinwumi Adesina has said he "cannot be a minister of food importation".
June 10 , 2013

Traditional Chinese fruit sites put on FAO heritage list

A FAO initiative to protect traditional agriculture has incorporated two fruit sites from China that grow grapes and torreya fruit.
June 07 , 2013

New biofungicide registered in Canada

Israel's Stockton Group has gained registration of a biofungicide in Canada, with hopes of approvals in Brazil and the U.S. in the pipeline.
May 31 , 2013