Post Archive
Scientists investigate potential for pomegranate antioxidant capsules
Greek scientists have found pomegranate capsules could prove a popular healthy by-product.
September 26 , 2012
Ecuador's pineapple industry confronts slippery snail predicament
The Ecuadorian pineapple industry is battling an unprecedented snail outbreak that has impacted exports.
September 25 , 2012
Del Monte launches avocado snack in U.S. sales bid
Del Monte hopes new avocado pulp snacks will fuel the fruit's consumption among busy consumers.
September 25 , 2012
Portuguese strike impacts 'very bad' for business, says fruit exporter
Containers full of pears are sitting and waiting in Portuguese ports due to strikes over austerity measures.
September 24 , 2012
Australia expects lower mango crop
Australia's mango industry is in line for a more balanced crop for returns this year.
September 24 , 2012
Chile embarks on water stress monitoring program
A Chilean project aims to improve fruit quality through commercial scale water stress monitoring technology.
September 21 , 2012
Slight growth for Costa Rican ag exports
Costa Rican pineapple exports rose in the year to August but banana shipments fell by a higher percentage.
September 21 , 2012
Strawberry spike for Mexico in 2012
Mexico's strawberry industry is improving yields, exports and may look to new growing regions.
September 20 , 2012
Shippers cut risk premiums as piracy stats improve
Improved security measures against piracy have led to lower risk surcharges for routes off the Somali coast.
September 20 , 2012
Mexican govt rallies behind tomato growers in U.S. trade spat
The Mexican government has "categorically rejected" accusations of dumping from Florida's tomato growers.
September 19 , 2012
