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NZ growers reach collaborative biosecurity deal with govt
A new deal means New Zealand's growers will have a "seat at the table" in the government's decisions on biosecurity.
December 13 , 2013
UN: Black Sigatoka threatens survival of Caribbean bananas
Lack of funding for research and management inputs have put the Caribbean banana industry at serious risk.
December 13 , 2013
Mexico: technology improves papaya virus detection
Researchers at Mexico's Cinvestav are developing technology to help papaya growers better detect viruses.
December 13 , 2013
China: first direct fruit-laden flights arrive from Chile
China Eastern Airlines brought its first batch of Chilean fruit to Shanghai under a new flight itinerary arrangement.
December 13 , 2013
Nonprofit questions Chiquita's impact on drinking water
A Washington-based nonprofit alleges Chiquita's operations have compromised Guatemalan drinking water.
December 12 , 2013
Thai fruits and vegetables face blockage threat in Europe
Excess insect detections could jeopardize the future of Thai fruits and vegetables in Europe.
December 12 , 2013
Tough rules continue impeding Indian mango exports to Japan
Indian authorities expect a decline in the country's mango shipments this year in the face of difficult protocol measures in destination markets.
December 12 , 2013
China: Australian inspectors approve Shanxi apples
An Australian preselection inspection of Chinese apples has proven successful for grower Huarong Guoye.
December 12 , 2013
Two new Gala varieties set for release in Chile
Two Gala apple mutations, Galaval and Jugala, will be made available to Chilean producers in 2014.
December 12 , 2013
Costa Rica declares state of phyto emergency
An outbreak of banana mealybugs and Boisduval scales has prompted emergency measures from the Costa Rican government.
December 11 , 2013
