Post Archive

Chile looks to new fruit markets, better access

Indonesia, Morocco and India were a few markets highlighted for Chilean fruit opportunities at Fruittrade yesterday.
October 09 , 2013

Chile: researchers find new uses for walnut waste

Chilean researchers are tapping into the potential of juglone, a natural compound found in walnuts.
October 08 , 2013

Asda named U.K.'s top South African stonefruit retailer

Asda has been recognized for more than 40% sales growth for South African peaches, nectarines and plums.
October 08 , 2013

Fairtrasa expands organic fruit program to Colombia

With a new office in Colombia, Fairtrasa will be expanding its Latin American fruit program.
October 08 , 2013

Hawaii's top papaya variety takes center stage in GM debate

Hawaii's Rainbow papaya continues to drive production and controversy over GM foods.
October 07 , 2013

Ecuador's IRS values goods at US$136M for banana baron sell-off

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service plans to auction planes, yachts, cars and properties belonging to Bananera Noboa.
October 04 , 2013

Brazil braces before decision on Chinese garlic imports

Mercosur could end a protective tariff on garlic, putting the Brazilian industry on alert.
October 04 , 2013

Frosts slash Chilean kiwifruit crop

Estimates show recent frosts will cut Chile's kiwifruit crop by US$120 million, and may increase the incidence of bacterial vine disease Psa.
October 03 , 2013

Tesco announces lower profit, new partnership in China

While Tesco struggled in Europe, the company reported a major new partnership in Chinese retail.
October 03 , 2013

Swedish treatment helps ward off colony collapse disorder

A Swedish study into healthy bee bacteria could have implications for colony collapse disorder, and even antibiotic resistance for humans.
October 02 , 2013

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