Russian ban may extend to West Africa

Russia's food safety watchdog has earmarked nine West African countries as in line for produce import restrictions.

June 14 , 2016

Aksun to open Turkey's largest produce packhouse

A major Turkish produce company has recently made the largest investment in its 30-year history.

June 14 , 2016

Costa Rican police destroy marijuana plants hidden in fruit fields

A new technique for hiding marijuana in passion fruit fields has been discovered in Costa Rica.

June 13 , 2016

Pink Lady apple cosy campaign hailed major success

Pink Lady came up with a novel idea to keep fruit in perfect condition for longer this year with the launch of the cosy, a knitted apple protector.

June 13 , 2016

Israeli 'short and sweet' grape season wraps up as Egypt enters

Galilee Export has confirmed a stronger campaign compared with previous years.

June 10 , 2016

Could natural Aussie tech change the avocado processing game?

Naturo has received worldwide interest for a new breed of avocado processing machines that promise long shelf life, no additives and no noticeable difference in flavor.

June 10 , 2016

Uruguay expects Chinese opening for citrus, blueberries in 2016

The protocols are set to be similar to in the U.S., which incidentally has received a greater share of Uruguay’s exports this year due to a precautionary approach in Europe.

June 10 , 2016

Ladybird-dropping drones to offer eco-friendly pest solution

A Danish university hopes to reduce growers' dependence on pesticides and cut organic food costs with a novel solution.

June 09 , 2016

Thermosolar Hives put the sting on deadly varroa mites

"It excludes the damaging influence of chemicals and perfectly exterminates mites in a sealed brood," says one beekeeper.

June 08 , 2016

Mexico revokes anti-dumping fees on U.S. apple imports

The decision by Mexico's Secretary of the Economy means all provisional fees must be returned.

June 07 , 2016