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China: Fungus found on batches of apples imported from Europe
China's phytosanitary authority has requested the country's customs agents tighten checks on Polish and French apples.
April 28 , 2017
Severe frosts hit Belgian pome fruit, cherry production
Pome fruit growers in Belgium and Italy were affected by frosts during the same week.
April 28 , 2017
Argentine Senate declares economic emergency for pome fruit sector
The bill will enable the Federal Government to support the sector by making changes to tax obligations and social security.
April 28 , 2017
NZ: "There are no silver bullets" in organic apple farming, says Bostock exec
David Brasell gives us a look at how New Zealand's organic apple industry is changing, and the positive response received from markets.
April 27 , 2017
South Korea's fruit import volumes hit new record in 2016
The U.S. is the second-largest exporter of fruits to South Korea, which in 2016 nearly doubled its avocado imports year-on-year.
April 27 , 2017
Pear pesticide screening kit developed to “double check” organic fruit
"Sometimes things that can’t be traced will be used, that’s for sure," says the head of a Dutch company that developed a 1-MCP test kit.
April 27 , 2017
Chilean Ambrosia to flavor Oppy’s spring apple line
An Oppy executive says leading retailers have told the company it’s no longer enough to carry new apple varieties, as there are many to choose from.
April 26 , 2017
China: World's busiest port grapples with congestion
Last week there were reported to be more than 100 vessels waiting outside the port.
April 26 , 2017
UAE slaps ban on fresh produce imports from five Middle Eastern countries
Excess pesticide residues were behind the action from the country's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE).
April 25 , 2017
Dole Food Company goes back to Wall Street
Dole owner David Murdock is set to offer US$100 million worth of shares in the company in a bid to pay down debt.
April 25 , 2017
