Post Archive
South African avocado crop falls 40%
South Africa's avocado crop has fallen dramatically this year, but the industry is positive on future European and U.S. export potential.
July 18 , 2011
Fruit industry players need to work together like this
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July 15 , 2011
Peru looks to export asparagus without U.S. quarantine
Peru is looking to change the way it ships asparagus to its biggest market, the U.S.
July 15 , 2011
Argentina: new cold front expected on Jul. 20
A new cold front is expected in the Argentine province of Tucuman on Jul. 20, with the prospect of delayed harvests looming.
July 15 , 2011
Australian Sumo citrus headed for Japan, U.S.
Australian growers are expected to start exports of a Japanese-developed fruit called Sumo citrus this week.
July 15 , 2011
Cranberries help fight urinary infections
Spanish scientists have found cranberry consumption can help prevent bacteria like E. coli entering the urinary tract.
July 15 , 2011
Chile suspends competitive port measures
Union pressure has led to a four-month suspension of Chile's Competitive Impulse Agenda for its ports.
July 14 , 2011
South Africa plays citrus 'volume game' in Asia
South African citrus exporters expect an uptick in lemon, easy peeler and late Navel orange shipments to Asia.
July 14 , 2011
Chile developing its own strawberries, raspberries
Chilean researchers are upbeat about the prospect of developing new national raspberry and strawberry varieties.
July 14 , 2011
Australia: carbon tax a worry for intensive farming
The Queensland Farmers Federation has slammed the Australian Government for its proposed Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
July 14 , 2011
