Post Archive

US: David Dever to takeover as Sun World's new CEO

Californian grower and exporter, Sun World announces a new president and chief executive officer.
November 22 , 2011

Peru to grow organic fruit on highland terraces

Peru is looking back to pre-Inca times to make the most of its highland terraces to cultivate organic fruit.
November 22 , 2011

PMA Chile Country Council appoints new chairman and vice-chairman

Chile's PMA Council swears in a new chairman and vice-chairman.
November 22 , 2011

NZ growers urge consumers to destroy risky strawberry seeds

New Zealand's farmers want the public to get rid of strawberry seed packs which pose a biosecurity risk.
November 21 , 2011

Australia: rising above the profitability squeeze

Growcom CEO Alex Livingstone discusses Australia's potential for niche markets and rising above its obstacles.
November 21 , 2011

Black Sigatoka fungus hits Dominican Republic's bananas

The Dominican Republic has lost nearly half of its banana crops in the north west due to a fungual disease.
November 21 , 2011

U.S. consumers change buying habits, claims Oppenheimer

The U.S. shopper is spending more on fruit but is trying to cut their food bills by going downmarket.
November 21 , 2011

SA: Citrus growers increase Russian lemon and grapefruit exports

The South African Citrus Growers Association reported good returns on lemon exports to Russia.
November 21 , 2011

Chile's apple exporters should target Russia, says report

The Chilean apple industry has increased productivity but needs to raise awareness to tap growth markets.
November 21 , 2011

Zespri faces US$375,000 fine for monopolistic practices in Korea

The Korean Fair Trade Commission has found kiwifruit exporter Zespri guilty of monopolistic behaviour.
November 18 , 2011