Australian blackberries limited by biosecurity "weed" approach

Variety introductions have helped Australia's raspberry industry skyrocket, but blackberries have lagged behind due to plant material import policies that fail to take stock of horticultural advancements.

September 21 , 2015

Chile assesses damage after powerful earthquake

Although one major Chilean port remains closed following an 8.3-magnitude earthquake, the fruit industry seems to have escaped unharmed.

September 17 , 2015

Australia: Commercial mangoes not a fruit fly host, claims AMIA

Currency and quality are in Australia's favor for mango exports but there is still room for improvement in U.S. and Chinese protocols.

September 17 , 2015

Indian government restricts apple imports

All apple shipments are now only allowed to enter India through the Nhava Sheva port, in a move that is expected to lower volumes of imported fruit in the country.

September 16 , 2015

Peru: Northern grape growers turn focus to seedless varieties

With the Peruvian table grape harvest coming up, one exporter is expecting a huge boost to production and is ready to take full advantage of a shorter U.S. season.

September 16 , 2015

Refugee resettlement could boost produce sector, say Aussie industry leaders

Many Australian growers are upbeat about a decision to resettle 12,000 Syrian asylum seekers, as forecast production rises will require more farm labor.

September 15 , 2015

New sanitizing wash could reduce foodborne illness outbreaks, says USDA

An ARS food technologist has come up with a solution that has proven more effective in ridding bacteria like salmonella, E. coli and Listeria from fresh-cut produce.

September 15 , 2015

Peruvian citrus and bell peppers benefit from U.S. rulings

The USDA has lifted regional restrictions on Peruvian citrus imports and granted market access for the country's bell peppers.

September 14 , 2015

U.S.: California Navels set for bigger crop and fruit sizes

California Citrus Mutual has described a recent state crop forecast as a "reasonable starting point", but planted acreage cut due to drought may affect the end result.

September 14 , 2015

China: Banana shortage likely in coming years, says Goodfarmer

Goodfarmer's president believes the Chinese banana market needs 'comprehensive reform', predicting demand could far outweigh supply in the near future.

September 14 , 2015