Post Archive
Proposed NZ Food Bill 'ridiculous', says industry leader
A proposed New Zealand Food Bill threatens to raise grower costs by doubling up on quality assurance programs.
August 10 , 2011
Argentine fruit growers protest for crisis assistance
Some Argentine fruit industry protesters have gone bare to catch the attention of authorities.
August 10 , 2011
Opinion: the flaws of 'acceptable' biosecurity risk
University of Sydney professor Dr David Guest questions whether 'acceptable risk' is just biological nonesense.
August 09 , 2011
Dominican Republic losing US$1.2M per week from banana disease
Banana producers in the Dominican Republic have labelled some parts of the country a 'lost cause' due to Black Sigatoka disease.
August 09 , 2011
European avocado markets ease on U.S. Peruvian approval
South African avocado exporters expect changed dynamics in Europe, following U.S. approval for Peruvian avocadoes.
August 09 , 2011
New bankruptcy case hits Chilean fruit sector
Multinational Chiquita is one party involved in a Chilean fruit exporter bankruptcy case.
August 09 , 2011
Argentina: Frosts could affect next year's citrus quality
Frosts in Argentina look set to have significant flow-on effects for next year's citrus production.
August 09 , 2011
U.S.: 'Buy local' won't affect SH growers, says DiPiazza
Consultant and former Sam's Club senior VP Bob DiPiazza gives a fruit-by-fruit verdict on U.S. consumer trends.
August 08 , 2011
South Africa revises Valencia orange estimates
South African citrus packers and exporters have had to make 'critical' decisions this year.
August 08 , 2011
Argentine raisin exports to rise 42% this year
New vines and stronger yields are expected to boost Argentina's raisin exports significantly in the coming years.
August 08 , 2011
