Post Archive
Ecuador's govt declares 'banana emergency'
The Ecuadorian Government has declared a state of emergency for the banana sector, offering an oversight for exporters to pay official prices.
August 19 , 2011
Mexican state on HLB alert
The Mexican state of Durango has been put on alert to prevent the entry of citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB).
August 18 , 2011
Brazilian banana growers count the cost of wind damage
560 Brazilian farms in the state of Rio Grande do Sul have lost 70% of their banana crops to wind damage.
August 16 , 2011
Peru's ag exports up 36% in H1
Avocadoes, asparagus, grapes, mangoes and coffee helped drive a dramatic rise in Peruvian agricultural exports in the first half.
August 15 , 2011
U.S. relaxes fumigation protocols for Peruvian asparagus
Potential fumigation time for Peruvian asparagus has been reduced by 1.5 hours in the U.S.
August 12 , 2011
Analysts mixed on Australian dollar prospects
Australian fruit exporters could be in for better times ahead if the country's currency continues to fall.
August 12 , 2011
Argentine company to acquire South African citrus farm
Argentina's largest lemon producer San Miguel plans to buy a US$13.8 million citrus farm in South Africa.
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
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
