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Argentina may regulate kiwifruit imports to promote local production

Argentine Kiwifruit Association president Luis Figueroa discusses his industry's potential despite current economic difficulties.
June 19 , 2013

Spanish group slams Chinese 'protectionism'

A FEPEX spokesperson discusses the difficulties of Chinese produce import protocols.
June 19 , 2013

NZ: Giumarra anticipates start of Meyer lemon exports

Shipments for the season will begin soon for New Zealand Meyer lemons bound for U.S. grocery stores.
June 18 , 2013

Opinion: Chilean bill may bring benefits to seasonal farm work

Álvaro Varas del Canto discusses Chile's latest migrant labor bill and its potential impacts on the fruit industry.
June 18 , 2013

Mini, brown tomatoes challenge consumer perception

Mastronardi Produce's Mini Kumato tomato may look a bit odd at first glance but the company says it's sweet.
June 18 , 2013

Canary Islands: falsified papaya farms could mean prison time

A European Union official is accused of misappropriating over US$1 million on a papaya production project that never took off.
June 18 , 2013

India-Iran fruit trade blossoms despite barriers

U.S.-led sanctions have not prevented a fruitful trade relationship between Iran and India.
June 18 , 2013

Mexican scientists map avocado genome

Scientists in Guanajuato have completed genome mapping for a native Mexican avocado variety.
June 17 , 2013

Developing a food safety culture - 'dude, wash your hands!'

While speaking at PMA Fresh Connections, a U.S. scientist said Australia needed a stronger food safety culture.
June 17 , 2013

Argentina offers support to increase domestic kiwifruit volume

A subsidized credit line in Argentina hopes to increase planted area of kiwifruit and recover the industry.
June 17 , 2013