Post Archive

China Snapshot: Chile's growing fruit trade with the Asian giant

With Chilean blueberries now allowed for Chinese market entry, we take a look at how the fruit is selling on the ground.
July 18 , 2011

South African avocado crop falls 40%

South Africa's avocado crop has fallen dramatically this year, but the industry is positive on future European and U.S. export potential.
July 18 , 2011

Fruit industry players need to work together like this

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x7Sz42-wy4&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
July 15 , 2011

Peru looks to export asparagus without U.S. quarantine

Peru is looking to change the way it ships asparagus to its biggest market, the U.S.
July 15 , 2011

Argentina: new cold front expected on Jul. 20

A new cold front is expected in the Argentine province of Tucuman on Jul. 20, with the prospect of delayed harvests looming.
July 15 , 2011

Australian Sumo citrus headed for Japan, U.S.

Australian growers are expected to start exports of a Japanese-developed fruit called Sumo citrus this week.
July 15 , 2011

Cranberries help fight urinary infections

Spanish scientists have found cranberry consumption can help prevent bacteria like E. coli entering the urinary tract.
July 15 , 2011

Ecuadorian president signs banana regulation decree

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has signed a decree for a new banana trade regulation law that increases authorization requirements.
July 15 , 2011

Chile suspends competitive port measures

Union pressure has led to a four-month suspension of Chile's Competitive Impulse Agenda for its ports.
July 14 , 2011

South Africa plays citrus 'volume game' in Asia

South African citrus exporters expect an uptick in lemon, easy peeler and late Navel orange shipments to Asia.
July 14 , 2011