Countries
Greater bee diversity needed as 'insurance policy', say U.K. scientists
A U.K. researcher says while honeybees could previously pollinate most of the country's crops, now there are only enough to manage a quarter.
June 22 , 2015
Zespri fraud investigation costs stand at NZD$4.9 million
Zespri's head reportedly said 2.8 million emails have been provided to the Serious Fraud Office so far, although the investigation's focus remains unconfirmed.
June 22 , 2015
Film Review: Fear No Fruit
It is very easy to take the abundance of fruits at our fingertips for granted, but a recent documentary looks at how one woman helped broaden U.S. consumers' palates for the better.
June 19 , 2015
U.S. threatens restrictions on Costa Rican pineapples
With more than 400 pest interceptions of Costa Rican pineapples last year, the U.S. is considering taking action.
June 19 , 2015
Panama Canal expansion in final stage
As of the end of May, the overall Expansion Program of the Panama Canal reportedly stood at 89.8% complete.
June 19 , 2015
First Chilean Navels en route to the U.S.
While Chilean Navel volumes shipped to the U.S. so far this campaign are lower than last year, they are expected to be up 8% for the season.
June 18 , 2015
Brazil reopens to Argentine pome fruit
Brazil is satisfied that agreed phytosanitary controls will prevent the codling moth from entering the country in Argentine apples and pears.
June 18 , 2015
Chile: Partial strike set to hit several ports
While the major Port of Valparaiso is due to continue operating as normal, San Antonio will experience an 'indefinite' strike in a row over labor reform.
June 18 , 2015
France: Monsanto's Roundup banned from garden centers
A few months after the United Nations called glyphosate 'probably cargcinogenic', France has banned the sale of a popular herbicide product to amateur gardeners.
June 18 , 2015
China and Australia ink FTA
All tariffs on Australian horticultural products will be eliminated under the recently signed trade deal.
June 18 , 2015
