Post Archive
Auckland port strikes unlikely to impact NZ fruit exports
New Zealand's fruit industry says strikes in Auckland will not significantly affect the movement of produce.
January 24 , 2012
Mexican avocadoes push for Super Bowl touchdown
Mexico expects a 10% rise in avocado exports to the U.S., meaning a strong supply before the Super Bowl.
January 24 , 2012
Fruit overload hits HK with Chinese New Year logistical 'collapse'
The allure of Chinese New Year prices has attracted more fruit this year, leading to logistical constraints in Hong Kong.
January 23 , 2012
South African growers measure effects of rain, cyclone on crops
Heavy rain in South Africa has cut back grape crops, but could be a bonus for citrus fruit size this season.
January 23 , 2012
U.S retail consolidation to continue, says Spezzano
Consultant Dick Spezzano talks retail consolidation, NZ kiwifruit concerns and Peruvian avocadoes.
January 23 , 2012
Opinion: Brazil must raise competitiveness in 2012
Brazil needs to make changes to consolidate export markets, says PMA representative Valeska de Oliveira.
January 23 , 2012
NZ: T&G to write down US$17M in assets
NZ fruit company Turners & Growers' land has depreciated in value due to the effects of vine disease Psa.
January 23 , 2012
'Devastating' rain dampens NZ stonefruit hopes
New Zealand's export cherries and apricots have taken a battering from heavy rain.
January 20 , 2012
Chilean stonefruit hitting peak volumes
Chile is expected to keep stable stonefruit export volumes this year despite production falls.
January 20 , 2012
USDA seeks comments over food container standards revisions
The USDA has proposed new changes to food container condition standards.
January 20 , 2012
