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

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

Caution the order of the day for South African citrus exporters

The amount of South African citrus orchards voluntarily withdrawn for EU export is more than 10 times what it was last year.

May 07 , 2014

U.S.: papayas parked in growth spot with trailer cooling

An improvised storage solution has triggered growth in American Airlines' Brazilian papaya freight business, while new routes have also opened up unexpected opportunities elsewhere.

May 05 , 2014