Post Archive
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
New citrus varieties developed in Brazil
Brazilian fruit growers continue to launch new and interesting cultivars - this time with oranges and mandarins.
August 16 , 2011
Malaysian imports could derail Australian pineapple industry
Australia's largest pineapple producer says Malaysian imports could threaten producers economically and cause unprecedented disease problems.
August 16 , 2011
U.S. response to Australian citrus 'outstanding'
A U.S. importer has offered words of encouragement to Australian citrus growers for their commitment despite tough conditions.
August 15 , 2011
Uruguay aims for U.S. citrus approval, blueberries in China
Uruguay's fruit union is hopeful for U.S. citrus market entry in 2012, while blueberry discussions have begun with China.
August 15 , 2011
APHIS gives nod to Chilean gooseberries
An APHIS risk analysis has deemed that Chilean Cape gooseberry fruit with husks are fit for U.S. market entry.
August 15 , 2011
Peru's ag exports up 36% in H1
Avocadoes, asparagus, grapes, mangoes and coffee helped drive a dramatic rise in Peruvian agricultural exports in the first half.
August 15 , 2011
Dole to compensate Central American workers
After 15 years of legal battles, Dole has agreed to compensate former workers claiming health damages from pesticides.
August 15 , 2011
