Russia: Medvedev announces food import ban extension until late 2017

The existing ban has already led to the destruction of 5,274MT worth of plant products since August last year.

May 31 , 2016

U.S.: Freeze-dried fruit and the fight against food waste

Homegrown Organic Farms has seen sales skyrocket for premium freeze-dried fruits, while more of the fresh crop is also finding a market through increased demand for imperfect produce.

May 31 , 2016

Chilean fruit leader looks to NZ, Australia for ag labor inspiration

Fedefruta's president wants Chile to emulate the seasonal worker legislations of two competing countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

May 31 , 2016

‘Best start in four or five years’ for Mexican grapes

A short Chilean season left the market relatively empty for the first table grapes from Mexico, and prices are expected to remain high through June.

May 30 , 2016

EU partially relaxes citrus black spot rules for South Africa

One of the most significant relaxations concerns the CBS interception threshold of five.

May 27 , 2016

Avocado traders look forward to new origin for U.S. market

U.S. traders and Jalisco growers have responded to the much anticipated news about U.S. avocado access.

May 27 , 2016

Chinese mining company takes a punt on Chilean fruit production

When the copper market starts to stain, why not turn to grapes, blueberries and cactus pears?

May 27 , 2016

Mango health studies in the spotlight at NMB

Early results show mango consumption may improve intestinal health in humans, while animal tests have demonstrated further potential benefits.

May 27 , 2016

U.S. to allow Hass avocado imports from all Mexican states

It's been a long time coming, but as of late June Michoacán will not be the only Mexican state with the right to ship avocados to the United States.

May 26 , 2016

Stockton goes for gold in U.S. biologics market

After proving its worth against the world's most destructive banana disease, Timorex Gold shows promise in treating other fungal pests like botrytis, sour rot and monilinia.

May 26 , 2016