Post Archive
Slight production rise expected for Peruvian asparagus in 2011
Peru will produce 0.58% more asparagus this year but exports are expected to rise 12%, says the USDA.
June 24 , 2011
Costa Rican pineapple farms fire workers for union membership
Costa Rica's pineapple industry is in hot water again but this time over labor code violations.
June 24 , 2011
Latin America to benefit from U.S. food service changes
Argentine and Chilean fruit producers aim to tap the benefits of menu changes in major U.S. food chains.
June 24 , 2011
Chile's govt promotes drought resistant fruit for arid zones
Chile's farmers in the arid north could grow fruit that requires less water like prickly pears, pomegranates, figs and dragon fruit.
June 23 , 2011
Mexico eyes Australian fruit market
Mexico hopes to export avocadoes, mangoes, limes and a range of other fruits to Australia.
June 23 , 2011
Hail hits Uruguayan citrus farms
Hail the size of eggs has hit citrus farmers in Uruguay's Salto region.
June 23 , 2011
Kenya looks to domesticate wild fruits
Kenya's wild fruits have been so successful a local research institute plans to commercialize them.
June 23 , 2011
GM Special: green image vs food security in Oceania
For the second part of Fresh Fruit Portal's GM Special we look at the situation in Australia and New Zealand.
June 22 , 2011
Market Pulse week 24 — 2011
The U.S. market was still supplied by local lemons in week 24 while the first Chilean lots for the season arrived. Meanwhile in the U.K., Argentine supply faced tough competition from Spanish Vernas.
June 22 , 2011
Costa Rica's banana exporters face Chinese challenges
High transport costs and increased competition have set back Costa Rica's banana exports to China.
June 22 , 2011
