Pichuberry among organic fraud culprits in USDA update

The Phoenix-based importer, a Mexican blueberry supplier and a Turkish vegetable exporter are in hot water with the USDA.

July 13 , 2017

China: Strong domestic summer fruit season puts pressure on imports

A Chinese importer and exporter says a proliferation of good quality, domestic fruit this summer has made it challenging for traders of commodities like New Zealand apples and Egyptian oranges.

July 13 , 2017

Australia: Panama TR4 detection on Queensland farm prompts quarantine

The first ever case of the devastating disease in the Australian state was confirmed in March, 2015.

July 13 , 2017

Canada: BC blueberry harvest kicks off with lighter early crop expected

BCBC chair Jack Bates says both weather conditions and fruit quality are "excellent", but he does not expect year-on-year production growth.

July 12 , 2017

Tons of ivory seized in fruit shipment

Vietnamese state media reported the tusks originated in South Africa. 

July 11 , 2017

U.S.: Frieda's gears up for Hatch chile season as popularity heats up

A representative says the foodie movement has undoubtedly driven interest in what was until recently a relatively known product outside of New Mexico.

July 11 , 2017

NZ Govt changes kiwifruit regulations

The changes will give Zespri more legroom for research and development while enhancing the independence of regulator KNZ.

July 10 , 2017

Australia's leading cherry exporter for sale

Reid Fruits managing director Tim Reid expects the deal to be finalized by November but won't sell unless the price is right.

July 10 , 2017

U.S.: Organic industry forms anti-fraud task force to help bolster system

The task force is one of the largest ever created by the OTA and comes after a "major vunerability in the supply chain" was revealed.

July 10 , 2017

Ugandan field trials underway for Australian Vitamin A-enriched bananas

The breakthrough is the culmination of a decade-long project aimed at reducing a vitamin deficiency that kills hundreds of thousands of children each year.

July 09 , 2017