Post Archive
Blockades draw northern Peruvian port to a standstill
One Peruvian mango processor has lost US$10,000 this week due to a fishing industry blockade in Paita.
April 27 , 2012
Opinion: New markets are essential for SA's future export rise
South Africa must develop new import destinations for its increasing plum, peach and nectarine yields.
April 27 , 2012
Bull terrier picking guavas out of the tree
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZz_fcD6nXY[/youtube]
April 27 , 2012
India: hailstorm batters mangoes in Karnatka
Hail and rain have dashed hopes for a high mango yield in parts of the Indian state of Karnatka.
April 27 , 2012
Australia: QAAFI launches US$6.2M banana plant protection program
An Australian banana plant protection program will focus on resistant varieties rather than fighting pathogens.
April 27 , 2012
Mexico set for record avocado exports
Mexican avocados have made significant inroads this season in the U.S. and Europe.
April 26 , 2012
Slow start for NZ apples in the U.S.
Giumarra's Jason Bushong says the pre-clearance rate for New Zealand apples is one of the lowest ever.
April 26 , 2012
Sharp rise for Peruvian grape exports in early 2012
Peru is expected to have shipped 124,000MT of grapes between October 2011 and April 2012.
April 26 , 2012
New pomegranate cultivar for Chile and Peru
A new early ripening bright red pomegranate cultivar is taking root in Chile and Peru.
April 26 , 2012
Minimum wage rise clobbers South African fruit and veg growers
South African farming union Agri SA is calling on the government to make its labor laws more flexible.
April 26 , 2012
