Post Archive
Panama's watermelon, melon production expected to drop 50% due to La Niña
Heavy rain from December to March could delay planting, official advises choosing crops that need more rain
November 30 , 2010
Peru’s mandarin exporters add 8 new markets in 2010
Exports of the fruit increase by 31% through September, ADEX says
November 30 , 2010
Heavy rain damages cherry crop in southeastern Australia
Nearly 4 inches over weekend cause fruit to split on the tree
November 30 , 2010
Wal-Mart, Massmart agree to US $2.4 billion deal
If approved, American retailer would take 51% controlling interest
November 30 , 2010
Mexican province prepares to shift from tobacco to fruit
Higher fees for producing tobacco prompts change, state officials says
November 29 , 2010
Namibia expects big grape crop due to good weather
Exporters expect to exceed last year's shipment because of good quality, European demand
November 29 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi industry to form PSA-focused organization
The organization does not yet have a name but will incorporate industry and government representatives to plan a management strategy of the kiwi vine disease PSA.
November 29 , 2010
Peru citrus yield to see continued growth, USDA says
Production should reach 64,000 metric tons this year as the crop recovers from a weather related dip in 2009.
November 29 , 2010
Michoacán avocado industry targeting small thefts
Up to 6 metric tons of fruit stolen between January and June, industry group says
November 26 , 2010
Chile's blueberry harvest picks up the pace
The slow harvest in the north could cause labor problems as workers shift to the early grape harvest.
November 26 , 2010
