Mixed volume outlook for South African pome fruit

The South African Apple & Pear Producers' Association expects a challenging season with the effects of heat waves and drought, but new orchards coming on-line could spark slightly higher volumes.

January 20 , 2016

Russia destroys Polish mushrooms, Turkish tomatoes

Russia's plant health watchdog has seized around 6.4MT of fruits and vegetables since last Wednesday.

January 19 , 2016

U.S. market access would be a breakthrough for Belgian pear sector

"We are convinced that consumers in the U.S are open to the lovely taste of our world-famous Belgian Conference pears," says Philippe Appeltans.

January 19 , 2016

Canada: OSF seeks U.S. approval for GM Arctic Fuji apple

After gaining approval for a non-browning trait in Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruits hopes it can get the green light for Arctic Fujis as well.

January 18 , 2016

U.S.: APHIS proposes allowing European apple and pear imports

U.S. authorities are seeking comments from the public in response to a proposed rule that would allow fresh pome fruit imports from eight European countries.

January 15 , 2016

Thai court confiscates Andy Hall's passport

Human rights defender Andy Hall has handed over his passport to a Thai court, which imposed a travel ban on the Briton after he was granted temporary bail.

January 14 , 2016

Aussie pome fruit exports pick up in 2015

Australian apple and pear exports rose significantly last year, backed by a boost in trade with Thailand and the U.K.

January 14 , 2016

India relaxes apple import rules

An Indian trade measure that has severely hampered apple exporters overseas has now been revised.

January 13 , 2016

U.S.: Pacific Organic Produce sprouts in the vegetable market

Pacific Organic Produce is making a new move into the warm weather vegetable business with a range of crops sourced from Mexico.

January 13 , 2016

Thailand: Andy Hall to surrender into custody for Natural Fruit case

Judicial harrassment against British human rights defender Andy Hall continues in Thailand, where he will plead 'not guilty' to defamation charges that could land him seven years in jail.

January 12 , 2016