Post Archive
Del Monte to reduce Kenyan water usage
Multinational Del Monte has announced a new drip irrigation system will reduce its water usage in Kenya by 30%.
August 11 , 2011
U.S. debt crisis a concern for Peruvian fruit exporters
U.S. fruit importers have shifted to short-term contracts with suppliers as concerns grow over demand.
August 11 , 2011
Citrus Australia to launch national rally for struggling growers
With Australia's orange exports down 13% this year, a national campaign begins on Saturday to promote domestic consumption.
August 11 , 2011
Market Pulse week 31 — 2011
Argentine Nadorcott mandarins fared better than other imported easy peeler varieties in Europe during week 31.
August 10 , 2011
Brazil to launch new tomato cultivars
A Brazilian partnership has developed three new tomato cultivars that are expected to hit the market in 2012.
August 10 , 2011
Chilean kiwifruit assembly launches nine-point plan
Chile has launched a new nine-point plan for kiwfruit including quality, technology, 'ready to eat' and receiver selection strategies.
August 10 , 2011
Proposed NZ Food Bill 'ridiculous', says industry leader
A proposed New Zealand Food Bill threatens to raise grower costs by doubling up on quality assurance programs.
August 10 , 2011
Argentine fruit growers protest for crisis assistance
Some Argentine fruit industry protesters have gone bare to catch the attention of authorities.
August 10 , 2011
Opinion: the flaws of 'acceptable' biosecurity risk
University of Sydney professor Dr David Guest questions whether 'acceptable risk' is just biological nonesense.
August 09 , 2011
Dominican Republic losing US$1.2M per week from banana disease
Banana producers in the Dominican Republic have labelled some parts of the country a 'lost cause' due to Black Sigatoka disease.
August 09 , 2011
