Post Archive
Ecuador to provide banana assistance loans
Ecuador will deliver emergency lines of credit to banana growers, who are calling on export cuts to stem supply.
August 18 , 2011
NZ kiwifruit growers record growth in returns
New Zealand's kiwifruit growers have increased returns this year, but Zespri's profits have fallen dramatically.
August 18 , 2011
Australia makes final NZ apple decision
New Zealand apples will likely be in Australia 'very soon' following official market entry approval.
August 18 , 2011
Market Pulse week 32 — 2011
Good sales activity was registered for the first Chilean Hass avocado lots in the U.S. during week 32.
August 17 , 2011
SA citrus picks up in the Middle East
A decline in Egyptian Valencias has helped South African citrus exporters in the Middle East during Ramadan.
August 17 , 2011
Unusual NZ snow won't affect major export crops
Snows in New Zealand's North Island are expected to affect some horticultural crops, but apples and kiwifruit are mostly in the clear.
August 17 , 2011
U.S.: Delaware Governor extends port contract with Chile
Delaware Governor Jack Markell has signed an extended contract between the Port of Wilmington and Chilean company Pacific Seaways.
August 17 , 2011
Brazilian banana growers count the cost of wind damage
560 Brazilian farms in the state of Rio Grande do Sul have lost 70% of their banana crops to wind damage.
August 16 , 2011
Chile-Colombia partnership to build frozen fruit plant
Chilean and Colombian partners have teamed up to build an ambitious tropical frozen fruit plant.
August 16 , 2011
Chile's peach area down, cherries set to rise
Chile's peach and nectarine cultivation area has declined in recent years but growers have planted more productive varieties.
August 16 , 2011
