It's "prudent" to plan for life after Cavendish, says Chiquita CEO

Chiquita executives have discussed the threat of Panama Disease TR4 and adapting to weather conditions in Central America.

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

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

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

Europe: cocaine and cigarettes found in two fruit-related seizures

One of the biggest ever drug seizures in a European Union port has taken place, found in a consignment of Costa Rican pineapples.

May 08 , 2014

Spain: Catalonia to strengthen place in European stonefruit market

Catalonia overtook Italy in peach and nectarine exports last year, and the industry expects to raise production again in 2014.

May 07 , 2014

U.K.: Cameron to discuss mango ban with next Indian PM

David Cameron "looks forward" to discussing the ban on Indian mangoes with the country's next prime minister.

May 07 , 2014