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Brazilian authorities approve GM fruit fly trials
A U.K. company is taking a further step in testing fruit fly controls through genetic modification, but GeneWatch believes the move could threaten the food supply.
August 22 , 2014
Mexico and U.S. begin organic equivalency talks
Mexico and the U.S. could soon enjoy an organic equivalency agreement, with the first visit taking place this year.
August 22 , 2014
Peruvian avocado industry accuses Chile of unfair treatment
A Peruvian industry representative has asked 'why aren't Californian avocados tested for sunblotch in Chile too?'
August 22 , 2014
NZ: SunGold and organic kiwifruit volumes surge for Seeka in H1
A more competitive postharvest environment hasn't stopped New Zealand's largest kiwifruit packer from making big gains in the first half of 2014.
August 21 , 2014
Russia eases ban on certain produce
In order to help its own farmers, Russia has scrapped some agricultural items from its import ban including onion and potato seeds.
August 21 , 2014
Opinion: balancing technology and process to maintain your cold chain
C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld looks at the science of keeping cold chains in check in the modern world.
August 21 , 2014
Chilean scientists find new way to control fruit decomposition
A Chilean team may have come up with something of an elixir of shelf life.
August 21 , 2014
Australia sees greater apple competition after Russian ban
While Australian apples have counterseasonal advantages, a more competitive market demands high quality.
August 21 , 2014
Brazilian table grape producer expects 'tough season' after cloudy weather
Brazil's leading table grape producer says cloudy weather greatly affected white seedless production this year, however a strong domestic market and 14 new varieties mean it isn't all bad news.
August 21 , 2014
Spain asks EU to add melons and watermelons to emergency measures
Spain says unless melons and watermelons are included in EU's special measures there will be 'serious disruptions'.
August 21 , 2014
