India’s pear imports to surge by 29% in 2021
India’s 2020/21 pear crop is estimated to contract to 305,000 tons, due to adverse weather conditions during the flowering stage, according to USDA data.
jeu 25/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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More than 100 millon Marlene® apples make their debut with the new image
From February, the artwork that won the 25th anniversary digital contest will feature on all stickers.
mer 24/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
A taste explosion for Val Venosta apples
A turning point in the offering of apples: VIP presents its apples in a completely new way never seen before with own promotional measures for consumers and distribution partners.
mer 24/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
US trade commission finds that blueberry imports do not threaten domestic industry
In an official deliberation, the US International Trade Commission has determined that fresh, chilled, or frozen blueberries are not being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as constitute a substantial cause of serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to the domestic industry. As a result, the investigation will end, and the Commission will not recommend a remedy to the President.
mer 24/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Gujarat’s saffron mangoes attacked by mystery fungus
The famed saffron variety of mangoes of India’s Gujarat State is being affected by an unknown disease that is causing mangoes to fall from trees in several orchards.
mer 24/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Thailand improves traceability of fruit exports to China
The Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce has signed a deal with CCIC Thailand to improve the traceability of Thai fruit exported to China, following a new traceability requirement for all imported […]
mer 24/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Del Monte and Australian university research disease-resistant bananas
Del Monte has teamed up with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia to develop sustainable disease-resistant bananas. The main focus will be on breeding varieties with resistance to Tropical […]
mar 23/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Zespri accused of intimidating behaviour toward Kiwifruit NZ to secure China deal
Zespri has been accused of attempting to pressurise industry regulator Kiwifruit NZ into "rubber-stamping" a contentious business deal in China, according to Stuff.co.nz.
lun 22/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
BASF enlarges its lettuce portfolio with more resistant varieties to cover the entire cycle
The agricultural seeds division, which is introducing new Little Gem, Romaine, Mini Romaine and Iceberg varieties, is also working on developing new Fusarium-resistant spinach
lun 22/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Nadorcott: Full view from the field to sales and marketing
Nadorcott is the winning choice. An exceptional and incomparable late season mandarin. At the Protected Varieties Club, we are concerned about guaranteeing the satisfaction of our growers and associates and we take to the streets to ask them.
lun 22/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Russian grape imports to dip slightly
One of the world’s leading importers of table grapes, Russia’s 2020/2021 imports of table grapes are projected to decline slightly to 280,000 tons, due to the continuing decline in Russian […]
mer 17/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
European Commission to review regulation of geographical indications
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the upcoming revision of the EU’s geographical indications legislation, which was announced as part of the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy.
mar 16/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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