Posts Tagged Brazil

Brazil ramps up controls against Argentine produce

May 17th, 2012

Argentine fruit producers are struggling to get shipments across the Brazilian border due to tighter controls.

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The Brazilian litchi shift

May 15th, 2012

Agropar boss André Briso discusses Brazil’s high brix litchis and the industry changes taking place.

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Great task ahead for Chilean avocados in Brazil

May 8th, 2012

Convincing Brazilians to make the switch to Hass variety avocados will be a big challenge for Chile.

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Brazil suspends Argentine grape imports

May 4th, 2012

Brazil has taken a hardline reaction to disease mitigation by halting grape imports from Argentina.

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Brazil expects orange production squeeze in 2012-13

May 3rd, 2012

The world’s largest orange-growing region is set for a 15% production drop this year.

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Brazil approves Chilean avocado imports

April 25th, 2012

Brazilian authorities say Chilean avocados can be imported, but will need to meet pest requirements.

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‘Stop wasting your label messages’, Cork urges growers

April 23rd, 2012

Lisa Cork says the push for better packaging and label marketing starts with grower initiative.

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SA producers call on govt to prioritize horticulture in BRICS summits

April 20th, 2012

The South African is under pressure to ensure fruit export opportunities move further up the BRICS agenda.

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National Mango Board to host exporter quality workshops

April 19th, 2012

The NMB will help exporters in Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru and Haiti improve mango quality.

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Opinion: the scientific case for GM crops

April 17th, 2012

A former Greenpeace leader calls on the international community to wake up and realize the benefits of GM crops.

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