Post Archive

Australian growers slow navel picking to prevent market glut

Australian navel orange producers have decided to slow down production to avoid a saturated market.
May 24 , 2012

Peru sets ambitious ag export growth goals

Peru's agricultural minister has announced the country's goal to increase agricultural exports by 20% a year.
May 24 , 2012

Chile investigates expanding its exotic fruit exports

Chile is looking at developing valuable niche exotic fruits such as prickly pears and dragon fruit for export.
May 24 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 20 - 2012

An increase in Chilean kiwifruit has put the U.S. and Colombian markets under pressure.
May 23 , 2012

Pakistan hopes to boost its fruit exports with new U.S. aid

Pakistan has high hopes that a new U.S. partnership will lead to more and better quality fruit exports.
May 23 , 2012

Peru to increase mango planting area in 2012

Peru will increase its mango crop surface area this year, but this is not expected to equate to higher exports.
May 23 , 2012

SA: Apple exporters focus on new markets outside E.U.

South African exporters see Africa, Asia and the Middle East as key markets for their apples and grapes.
May 23 , 2012

Chile to become 'agricultural power', says president Piñera

The Chilean president has highlighted plans to improve the country's water situation and boost its agricultural position.
May 23 , 2012

Kenyan fruit & veg sales drop after chemical ban

A voluntary dimethoate ban in Kenya has cut back production and sales in the first quarter.
May 22 , 2012

Facing Australia's fresh produce oversupply hurdles

PMA's Michael Worthington provides a snapshot of Australia's produce industry and retail trends.
May 22 , 2012