Post Archive
Bananas blocked in Dominican Republic port
Banana exports have been blocked in the Dominican Republic's northwest, following the privatization of a key port.
July 21 , 2011
Big turnout on the cards for Chilean fruit event
Chile's fruit union president expects a significant amount of international businesses to attend this year's FRUITTRADE event.
July 21 , 2011
Argentina: exports to China to hit US$4B in five years
The Argentine Government forecasts exports to China could reach US$4 billion in the next five years.
July 21 , 2011
Market Pulse week 28 — 2011
Placement of smaller size lemons was difficult in the U.S. during week 28, but the market as a whole was stable.
July 20 , 2011
NZ expects record avocado exports
New Zealand may only export a small amount of avocadoes by global standards, but this year growers are forecasting a record crop.
July 20 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere avocado exports to rise 9.7%
Avocado exports from the Southern Hemisphere's major suppliers are set to grow 9.7% to 224,000 metric tons (MT) in the 2011/12 season.
July 20 , 2011
Record grape harvest for Brazilian state
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has harvested record grape volumes this year, representing a 34.2% rise on last year's figure.
July 20 , 2011
Argentina and China sign new ag agreements
Argentina will now be able to ship its oranges, grapefruit and mandarins to southern Chinese ports.
July 20 , 2011
Weather causes US$8.6M orange damage in Mexican state
Orange growers in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas are calling on the government for assistance, following drastic losses from weather damage.
July 19 , 2011
Chilean Hass avocado production to rise 25%
The Chilean Hass Avocado Committee has announced its production forecast for the 2011/12 season.
July 19 , 2011
