Post Archive
SA citrus insights in the Middle East
An early lemon crop and grapefruit dumping are just some of South Africa's concerns for Middle East exports.
April 28 , 2011
Storms disrupt NZ kiwifruit and apple harvests
Storms in New Zealand have caused setbacks for some growers but the timing could have been much worse.
April 28 , 2011
Argentine province in hot water over contamination
A US$1.17 billion lawsuit has been launched against Aguas del Norte, along with the municipal and provincial governments of Salta.
April 28 , 2011
Market Pulse week 16 — 2011
New Zealand kiwifruit arrivals were not yet registered in Japan, while the first imported Packham’s T pears were traded in the U.S.
April 27 , 2011
HLB disease could affect 60% of Mexico's citrus industry
Citrus greening disease could spread to 330,000 hectares of Mexican citrus crops if action is not taken, says SENASICA.
April 27 , 2011
Agroecological tomato practices cut costs by 84%, Brazilian study shows
A Brazilian agronomist has found pesticide-free agroecological tomato production can reduce costs by 84%, but with lower yields.
April 27 , 2011
Peru plans grape shipments to Australia
Chile's grape debacle with Australia hasn't stopped Peru's industry opening up market access discussions.
April 27 , 2011
Fruit piracy in Chile: protecting local IP
Fruit piracy has become widespread in Chile and poses a threat to the country's image, as well as incentives for local variety breeders.
April 27 , 2011
Palm oil tax cuts again for Indonesia
The Indonesian Government has cut tax rates for shipments in May, representing a 30% rate cut over a two-month period.
April 26 , 2011
Burundi banana blight breakout
An outbreak of banana blight disease in five of Burundi's 17 provinces has raised alarms over food security.
April 26 , 2011
