Post Archive

Heavy rain in Honduras delays melon planting

Honduran melon growers are hoping they can make up for lost time after heavy rain this week postponed planting.
October 20 , 2011

Argentine grape growers predict depressed exports

Argentine growers believe the country's high internal costs will hit grape exports.
October 20 , 2011

Camposol posts 165% rise in gross earnings in Q3

Camposol attributes its 30% increased earnings margin for the third quarter to high avocado sales.
October 20 , 2011

Chilean female fruit pickers to get paid maternity leave

The Chilean Government hopes its new maternity rules will make the fruit industry more female-friendly.
October 20 , 2011

Market Pulse week 41 - 2011

Price adjustments were registered for Chilean lemons in Japan during week 41, due to variable fruit condition.
October 19 , 2011

Kenya's main avocado season coming to a close

Kenya's major avocado exports are finishing up for this year, while a currency fall has brought a new dynamic with it.
October 19 , 2011

POM Wonderful finding new ways to put pomegranates on the map

Latin American pomegranate growers could benefit from the efforts of U.S.-based POM Wonderful to boost demand.
October 19 , 2011

Australia: scientists disover truth in apple eating health proverb

Scientists in Australia have discovered that eating an apple reduces the risk of a stroke or heart disease.
October 19 , 2011

Argentina sets up board to push tropical fruit production

Argentina has launched a national campaign to improve its tropical fruit production and reduce its reliance on imports.
October 19 , 2011

Peruvian authorities recall toxic pesticides

The Peruvian Government has banned pesticides containing toxins harmful to the environment and farm laborers.
October 18 , 2011