Post Archive
NZ growers urge consumers to destroy risky strawberry seeds
New Zealand's farmers want the public to get rid of strawberry seed packs which pose a biosecurity risk.
November 21 , 2011
Chile's apple exporters should target Russia, says report
The Chilean apple industry has increased productivity but needs to raise awareness to tap growth markets.
November 21 , 2011
Zespri faces US$375,000 fine for monopolistic practices in Korea
The Korean Fair Trade Commission has found kiwifruit exporter Zespri guilty of monopolistic behaviour.
November 18 , 2011
NZ: Zespri to push for lifting of kiwifruit import taxes in Asia
Zespri´s chief executive has announced a campaign to lift kiwifruit export tariffs in Asia.
November 17 , 2011
NZ: Plant & Food Research and the fruit breeding ‘numbers game’
A New Zealand research organization looks set to continue making waves in hitting the right taste buds.
November 16 , 2011
Costa Rica: Del Monte banana workers strike for more pay
Banana workers at Del Monte's Costa Rican plantations are still on strike over work conditions.
November 16 , 2011
Ecuador at loggerheads over minimum banana price
Ecuadorian growers and exporters are still struggling to agree on a minimum banana price.
November 15 , 2011
Chile to gain US$170m new container manufacturing plant
Chile's San Antonio port will be the home for Latin America's first 'reefer' manufacturing plant.
November 15 , 2011
South African grape exporters raise E.U. consumption concerns
South African grape growers are expecting a good harvest but are worried about E.U. consumer demand.
November 15 , 2011
Nanotechnology changing the face of Chilean horticulture
Chilean agronomist Alberto Popper discusses the way nanotechnology is changing the fruit industry.
November 14 , 2011
