Post Archive
South Africa looks to U.S. again for early grape exports
South African growers hope to regain U.S. grape market access after approval of a domestic irradiation center.
July 27 , 2012
Irradiation changes to help South Asian mangoes, traders claim
Mangoes exports to the U.S. are expected to be easier under new irradiation treatment rules.
July 26 , 2012
Peru's mandarin and organic banana exports rise in H1
Good prices have helped drive growth for Peruvian mandarins and organic bananas this year.
July 26 , 2012
Market Pulse Week 29 - 2012
Peruvian avocados yielded better prices than their South African counterparts in the U.K. in week 29.
July 25 , 2012
Argentine breakthrough for Japanese citrus market negotiations
A Japanese inspector has given the nod to Argentina's cold treatment practices for oranges and mandarins.
July 25 , 2012
U.K. retailer pilots color-code boxes for avocado sales
A traffic light system for denoting avocado ripeness is being tested by a major U.K. supermarket chain.
July 25 , 2012
Peruvian president scores ag minister hat trick
Peruvian president Ollanta Humala has appointed the third agricultural minister of his first term in office.
July 25 , 2012
Mexico in lime labeling wrangle
Industry sources claim some Mexican lime producers are making incorrect claims about their produce's origin.
July 24 , 2012
New GM banana could help tackle Uganda's nutrition challenges
A new banana with high vitamin A levels could be available in Uganda within the next five years.
July 24 , 2012
U.S. authorities amend irradiation treatment rules for southern states
More parts of the U.S. will be able to have irradiation treatment plants, while new rules are set for Indian and Thai fruit.
July 24 , 2012
