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

'Kudos to the USDA', says California Citrus Mutual on China protocol

California has reached a supplementary protocol to regain access to the Chinese citrus market, but approval will depend on a technical visit that will likely take place in June.

May 09 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita results fall short of expectations in Q1

Chiquita Brands has cited drought in supply regions and winter storms in the north as behind a net loss for the first quarter.

May 09 , 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

Chile: Fedefruta proposes perishables movement law

After two years of disastrous port strikes, Chilean grower group Fedefruta has proposed a law to the Upper House that would allow for the free movement of perishables.

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