Russia threatens Polish produce ban

Poland may lose one of its largest produce markets if it doesn't meet Russian standards around certification and pesticide residues.

November 19 , 2013

CPMA highlights "aggressive timeline" for Canadian produce import changes

Implementation of the Safe Food for Canadians Act and other regulations will lead to significant changes for produce imports.

November 18 , 2013

Argentina expects new pome fruit protocol with China

The Argentine pome fruit industry hopes a new protocol will finally open up access to the Chinese market.

November 15 , 2013

Chilean avocado industry on track to reaching export estimate

Chilean Hass avocado currently leads the European market, where outside supply has been low.

November 14 , 2013

U.S. takes Dominican Republic veggies off automatic detention list

Dominican Republic vegetable growers will now have easier access to the U.S. market.

November 13 , 2013

McDonald's, Gerber rule out using GM apples in the short term

The developers of GM Arctic apples have pointed to benefits in food service but McDonald's is not interested.

November 12 , 2013

South Africa: farm strike intensifies in Western Cape

Arson and arrests were reported in relation to farm strikes in South Africa's Western Cape yesterday.

November 12 , 2013

Bayer CropScience seeks new registrations, markets

Bayer CropScience's Rob Schrick discusses the strategy needed to adapt to changing regulatory environments.

November 11 , 2013

Okanagan expects U.S. approval for Arctic apples in early 2014

U.S. authorities have opened up assessments on genetically modified apples for public comment.

November 08 , 2013

Worker rights at center of Philippine pineapple campaign

A Fairfood International campaign highlights low wages and child labor in the Philippine pineapple sector.

November 06 , 2013