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New techniques at play to make blueberry quality more science, less ‘art’
Australia's largest produce company Costa Group is taking a new, more sophisticated approach to testing berry quality.
May 04 , 2015
Russia clamps down on Serbian apple trade
Russian authorities have vowed to limit imports of Serbian apples in an attempt to stop the re-export trade of EU-grown fruit.
April 30 , 2015
USDA announces US$18.3M bonus buy of U.S. apples
In a time of excess supply, the USDA has pledged to make its largest apple purchase in history.
April 30 , 2015
Fresh Del Monte's income slips despite increased sales in Q1
Higher banana procurement costs were among the issues that contributed to Fresh Del Monte's first quarter net income falling by 25%.
April 28 , 2015
Russia tightens EU food import restrictions
Having stopped Bulgarian fruit and vegetable re-exports last week amid suspicions of fake phytosanitary certificates, Russia is considering extending the ban to other countries.
April 27 , 2015
NZ: Kiwifruit vine disease Psa shows resistance to key treatment
While 'not completely unexpected', regular testing has found streptomycin-resistant Psa in two Te Puke orchards.
April 27 , 2015
Indonesia lifts trade restrictions for U.S. apples
Indonesia's three-month ban on some U.S. apples due to a listeria outbreak has come to an end.
April 24 , 2015
Growers claim Calbuco Volcano eruption has little impact so far on blueberries, apples
It is still early days, but preliminary observations from Chilean and Argentine fruit growers are relatively positive after the eruption of the Calbuco Volcano.
April 23 , 2015
Russia suspects fraudulent documents in blocked vegetable shipment
The latest interception of suspicious produce coming into Russia had more than 10 times the usual volume from such blocked consignments, which seem to be becoming more frequent.
April 23 , 2015
NZ scientists test mating disruption techniques against avocado pest
Plant & Food Research is testing a biological method used in apple orchards to fight leafrollers in avocado crops.
April 23 , 2015
