Post Archive
Drastic cuts expected for NZ Braeburn apples
New Zealand is shifting its focus to Asian variety apples to offset the effects of high exchange rates with Europe and North America.
April 26 , 2011
Productivity hurdle for Uruguay's blueberries
Uruguay's blueberry industry is still behind in the productivity stakes despite rapid export growth.
April 26 , 2011
Argentina's fruit exports rise 22%
Argentina has recorded an export uptick this season but domestic sentiment is not entirely positive.
April 26 , 2011
Three countries unite to combat fruit drug ring
Spain, Costa Rica and the U.S. have worked together towards dismantling a drug ring that hides cocaine in fruit shipments.
April 25 , 2011
Australia to speed up Indonesian fruit approvals
Australia plans to fast-track phytosanitary testing for Indonesian fruits, such as Mangosteen and Zallaca.
April 25 , 2011
Argentina to limit land sales to foreigners
Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced a bill to limit the sale of land to foreigners, saying the move is not 'xenophobic'.
April 25 , 2011
Philadelphia businesses concerned over Chile consulate removal
A group of U.S. businesses have appealed to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera not to close the country's Philadelphia Consulate, concerned over the effects on the fruit industry in particular.
April 25 , 2011
Vital Berry changes hands
Two Chilean businessmen have bought a further 28.8% stake in the Southern Hemisphere's largest blueberry exporter.
April 25 , 2011
Chilean industry leader hits out at Australia, NZ
Chile's National Agricultural Society (SNA) says authorities should intervene if hostility from Australian grape growers continues.
April 21 , 2011
New varieties bolster Ecuador's peach production
New peach varieties in Ecuador could yield 60% higher returns, says INIAP.
April 21 , 2011
