Post Archive

Chile releases competition white paper

Chile's export association has issued the government a series of recommendations to improve competitiveness for non-mining sectors.
May 12 , 2011

SA fruit exporters face port capacity shortages

Many South African farmers are opting to ship from Mozambique due to port capacity constraints at home.
May 12 , 2011

Argentine farmers want Bolivian workers 'legalized'

Argentine farmers have called for easier ways to legally employ guest workers, while complaining about recent employee housing standards.
May 12 , 2011

Mexican company receives social responsibility award

The Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMFI) has awarded a pepper producer its fourth consecutive Socially Responsible Enterprise Award.
May 12 , 2011

Market Pulse week 18 — 2011

U.S. kiwifruit retail promotions stepped up a notch, while Taiwanese importers expressed concern over an influx of apples from NZ and Chile.
May 11 , 2011

Kenyan avocado exporter faces outcry over access road

A Kenyan avocado, pineapple and tea exporter could face forceful land acquisition if it doesn't reach agreement over road construction on its land.
May 11 , 2011

U.S. tariffs cost Colombia US$48M since February

Colombian exporters are paying tariffs of US$16 million per month in the absence of the ATPDEA, but some are still banking on a retrospective renewal.
May 11 , 2011

Endosulfan and the Southern Hemisphere fruit industry

Endosulfan has been banned under the Stockholm Convention, but a full agricultural use phase-out will still take several years.
May 11 , 2011

Zespri must go, says OECD

The OECD has criticized NZ's trade performance as 'decidedly mediocre' and called for an end to product market regulation.
May 10 , 2011

Bananas after Yasi

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May 10 , 2011