Post Archive
Ecuador's banana exports drop in Q1
Weather issues dragged down Ecuador's banana exports in the early part of 2013.
May 17 , 2013
Researchers sequence draft kiwifruit genome
U.S. and Chinese researchers have put together a draft kiwifruit genome which is now available.
May 17 , 2013
South African apples and pears shine on European market
South Africa could reach record pear exports, in part due to demand from an undersupplied Europe.
May 17 , 2013
Peru: mangoes and asparagus bolster Camposol's Q1 results
Higher prices for Camposol's mainstay crop raised profitability in the first quarter, with a bigger avocado deal around the corner.
May 17 , 2013
Organic grapefruit make for hard sale in Europe
Organic South African grapefruit has yet to find a firm place on European shelves.
May 17 , 2013
U.S.: salad bars removed from five schools in Monterey
A district-level labor dispute in California has brought a slight setback to the "Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools" campaign.
May 16 , 2013
Peruvian company taps into native, organic fruit production
Peruvian aguaymanto fruit is finding its place as an organic export.
May 16 , 2013
Mexico eliminates tariffs for limes, tomatillos
A Mexican lime growers' association representative says the government's recent tariff cuts could lead to an industry "collapse".
May 16 , 2013
Promising results for Israeli pomegranate varieties in central Chile
With better packouts than Wonderful pomegranates, three Israeli cultivars may leave an indelible mark on the Chilean industry.
May 16 , 2013
Brazil announces Sao Paulo orange forecast
Economic, weather and phytosanitary issues have affected crop estimates for the world's biggest orange-producing region.
May 16 , 2013
