Post Archive
Namibia expects big grape crop due to good weather
Exporters expect to exceed last year's shipment because of good quality, European demand
November 29 , 2010
Michoacán avocado industry targeting small thefts
Up to 6 metric tons of fruit stolen between January and June, industry group says
November 26 , 2010
Chile's blueberry harvest picks up the pace
The slow harvest in the north could cause labor problems as workers shift to the early grape harvest.
November 26 , 2010
New Zealand paid 19% more produce export tariffs this year than in 2008
Tariffs placed on fresh produce exports from New Zealand in receiving markets have cost the industry some NZD $235 million (US $ 179 million), up 19% since 2008.
November 25 , 2010
Argentina growers association pessimistic on 2011 for apples and pears
Increased labor costs have Argentine growers looking to the government for backing.
November 24 , 2010
Australian university looks to replicate kiwi success with Chinese fruit
The University of Queensland is looking for investors to establish production of a Chinese fruit known as Yeng Mei, also called the Chinese or Red Beyberry.
November 23 , 2010
Chile’s northern grapes set for export to more markets
Grape growers in Chile’s northern Atacama Region, are set to start exporting the fruit in December to a receiving base more diverse than the traditional destination of the United States.
November 23 , 2010
Food packaging promises fruit, doesn't deliver, Freshfel says
Nearly 20% of foods with fruit on the packaging contains no fruit at all and may violate EU rules on health claims, the group says
November 23 , 2010
Argentina’s Tucuman wraps up exports due to low price
Argentina’s prime blueberry region, Tucuman, has wrapped its exports of the berry because receiving prices dropped below profitable levels. The harvest in Concordia and Buenos Aires continues.
November 22 , 2010
Consumers drive push toward tighter regulations on imported fresh fruit
Health, safety and the environment are top concerns in developing and emerging markets. The pace of regulatory change varies widely depending on nation and exporters must be able to adapt, executive says.
November 19 , 2010
