Post Archive
Argentina creates HLB-prevention program
Measures to protect industry include border control, grower education
February 01 , 2011
Panama aims to become top sterile fruit fly producer
The new venture would aim to eradicate the destructive Mediterranean fruit fly
January 31 , 2011
British suspect caught in Costa Rica pineapple cocaine bust
British, Romanian, Jamaican and Costa Rican nationals have been detained for alleged cocaine and marijuana trafficking inside pineapple cartons.
January 28 , 2011
Mexico's exports rise as fruit flies fall
Policies to rid more than half of Mexico of fruit flies have bolstered mango and guava exporters, while Danish transport company Maersk opens new route to Europe.
January 27 , 2011
Australia's major supermarkets won't import despite flooding
Coles and Woolworths adjust specifications to take in slightly damaged fruits, vegetables from local farmers
January 25 , 2011
Mexico's avocado production down 6% in 2010
Preliminary figure of 1.1 million metric tons reflects bad weather early in the year
January 21 , 2011
Uruguay’s apple production expected to increase 33% in 2010-11
Meanwhile, pear production is expected to drop by about 20%
January 18 , 2011
South Africa's grape packing down 15.6% in week 1
Shipments to U.K., Middle East and Southeast Asia fall compared with same period in 2010
January 18 , 2011
Costa Rica's bananas to get country-of-origin label
Industry hopes designation will help in European market
January 17 , 2011
Chile grape pioneer Prohens enters bankruptcy
Bankruptcy comes after 100 years of developing Chile's early grapes for shipments to the U.S. Five generations of the Prohens family have led the company.
January 05 , 2011
