Post Archive
Chile and India look for fruit trade opportunities
Chilean ag minister Luis Mayol has met with Indian Ambassador Pradeep Kapur ahead of an Asian tour.
April 30 , 2012
Australia: QAAFI launches US$6.2M banana plant protection program
An Australian banana plant protection program will focus on resistant varieties rather than fighting pathogens.
April 27 , 2012
Mexico set for record avocado exports
Mexican avocados have made significant inroads this season in the U.S. and Europe.
April 26 , 2012
Slow start for NZ apples in the U.S.
Giumarra's Jason Bushong says the pre-clearance rate for New Zealand apples is one of the lowest ever.
April 26 , 2012
Sharp rise for Peruvian grape exports in early 2012
Peru is expected to have shipped 124,000MT of grapes between October 2011 and April 2012.
April 26 , 2012
Minimum wage rise clobbers South African fruit and veg growers
South African farming union Agri SA is calling on the government to make its labor laws more flexible.
April 26 , 2012
U.K. retailer M&S calls on suppliers to get creative
Marks & Spencer's Hugh Mowat outlines the retailer's desire to find products with unique benefits.
April 25 , 2012
Brazil approves Chilean avocado imports
Brazilian authorities say Chilean avocados can be imported, but will need to meet pest requirements.
April 25 , 2012
NZ: T&G to sell Enza Gold in Asia
One of New Zealand's largest growers has been given the green light to sell gold kiwifruit in Asia.
April 25 , 2012
New grape variety launched in Chile
The Chilean grape industry hopes a new locally-developed variety can capture markets in the U.S. and Asia.
April 24 , 2012
