Post Archive
Commercialization on the rise for Kenyan wild fruits
Commercialization of wild fruits has increased in Kenya with entrepreneurs selling baobab, marula, tamarind and African plum seeds to growers.
August 26 , 2011
NZ: Psa taskforce makes 'stunning' discovery
A New Zealand taskforce has found eye-opening results from genomic sequencing of kiwifruit vine disease Psa.
August 26 , 2011
Peru's mango exports grow 57.5% in H1
Maximixe figures show Peru's mango exports rose to US$141.4 million in the first half of 2011.
August 26 , 2011
FDA issues Import Alert over Mexican papayas
The FDA has issued an Import Alert warning for Mexican papayas, with heightened security measures over Salmonella concerns.
August 26 , 2011
NZ to launch new spray option for Psa-hit kiwifruit vines
New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) and exporter Zespri plan to launch a new pre-flowering spray to fight Psa.
August 25 , 2011
South African industry against 'exorbitant' tariff hike proposal
South African citrus and grape growers have criticized Durban's port authority for a proposed 18% tariff hike.
August 25 , 2011
New tax powers put U.S. importers, suppliers at risk
As of Oct. 1, U.S. importers will have higher chances of fines for products that don't meet requirements or have labelling problems.
August 25 , 2011
Del Monte takes FDA to court over new canteloupe rules
Del Monte has taken the FDA to court over canteloupe import changes due to suspected Salmonella contamination.
August 25 , 2011
Peru plans to become world leader in capsicum exports
Peru could become a world leader in capsicum exports if it can gain access to the U.S. market.
August 25 , 2011
Market Pulse week 33 — 2011
Prices fell for Chilean and Argentine lemons in Northern Europe in week 33.
August 24 , 2011
