Post Archive
Mexico: Veracruz declared HLB-free
Lab tests have shown the Mexican state of Veracruz is HLB-free, following an isolated outbreak.
December 14 , 2011
Peru's new ag minister backs innovation for farmers
Peru's new agriculture minister has pledged to support farmers in developing entrepreneurial skills.
December 14 , 2011
Chilean grape industry pushes for financial assistance, productivity boost
Some 40% of Chile's grape farms are in need of renewal, with industry changes 'imminent'.
December 14 , 2011
NZ govt releases Psa impact estimates
The New Zealand government has forecast gold kiwifruit production could fall by up to two thirds in 2012.
December 14 , 2011
Exotic snapshot: new paths for the durian, Asian fruit king
Asia's 'king of fruits', the pungent-smelling durian, is finding new market opportunities through processing.
December 13 , 2011
High temperatures bolster Chilean blueberry volumes
Chile's blueberry shipments are currently higher than predicted thanks to hot weather.
December 13 , 2011
Namibian grape season starts amid Dutch buyer controversy
The grape season has started despite a wrangle between farmers and the government over sales.
December 13 , 2011
NZ should pay more for marketing, says Aussie avocado industry
Australia has a very high avocado consumption per capita, but are foreign suppliers paying enough?
December 13 , 2011
Brazil gets tough on supermarket pesticide levels
The Brazilian government will fine supermarkets that have unacceptable levels of pesticides in produce.
December 13 , 2011
Two detained in Peruvian asparagus cocaine seizure
Peruvian police have arrested two Colombians for plans to send cocaine to Spain in cans of asparagus.
December 12 , 2011
