Post Archive

U.S. study finds grapes could help prevent age-related blindness

U.S. researchers have found that grape-eating mice are less likely to suffer from age-related blindness.
January 12 , 2012

Pome fruit production to fall in key Argentine regions

Apple production is due for a fall in two key Argentine provinces this year, but pear volumes are on the up.
January 12 , 2012

Chile notches strong rise in cherry exports

Chile is sending higher cherry volumes to Asia this year, but will prices keep steady?
January 12 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 1 - 2012

A lack of Chilean stonefruit kept prices high in the U.S. during week 1.
January 11 , 2012

Peru tackling local mango issues to bolster presence in Asia, U.S.

Peruvian mango growers need better coordination to succeed in Asia and increase U.S. access size requirements.
January 11 , 2012

SA litchi growers upbeat on exports after U.S. approval

South African producers are expecting a good litchi crop and plan to tap into the lucrative U.S. market.
January 11 , 2012

U.S.: pesticide resistance growing in strawberries

U.S. researchers have found fungus Botrytis cinerea has become more resistant to pesticides on strawberries.
January 11 , 2012

Chile looks to new fruit varieties to boost exports

Chile is busy testing new fruit hybrids which it believes are key for strengthening its market position.
January 11 , 2012

Brazil's largest grape grower plans new variety upheaval

Brazilian grape company Fazendas Labrunier is finding new ways to adapt to a competitive market environment.
January 10 , 2012

Frost warning called for 30,000 hectares of citrus crops in Mexican state

Citrus growers in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas are gearing up heat barriers to prevent frost damages.
January 10 , 2012