Post Archive
Peru plans grape shipments to Australia
Chile's grape debacle with Australia hasn't stopped Peru's industry opening up market access discussions.
April 27 , 2011
Fruit piracy in Chile: protecting local IP
Fruit piracy has become widespread in Chile and poses a threat to the country's image, as well as incentives for local variety breeders.
April 27 , 2011
Palm oil tax cuts again for Indonesia
The Indonesian Government has cut tax rates for shipments in May, representing a 30% rate cut over a two-month period.
April 26 , 2011
Burundi banana blight breakout
An outbreak of banana blight disease in five of Burundi's 17 provinces has raised alarms over food security.
April 26 , 2011
Drastic cuts expected for NZ Braeburn apples
New Zealand is shifting its focus to Asian variety apples to offset the effects of high exchange rates with Europe and North America.
April 26 , 2011
Productivity hurdle for Uruguay's blueberries
Uruguay's blueberry industry is still behind in the productivity stakes despite rapid export growth.
April 26 , 2011
Argentina's fruit exports rise 22%
Argentina has recorded an export uptick this season but domestic sentiment is not entirely positive.
April 26 , 2011
Three countries unite to combat fruit drug ring
Spain, Costa Rica and the U.S. have worked together towards dismantling a drug ring that hides cocaine in fruit shipments.
April 25 , 2011
Australia to speed up Indonesian fruit approvals
Australia plans to fast-track phytosanitary testing for Indonesian fruits, such as Mangosteen and Zallaca.
April 25 , 2011
Argentina to limit land sales to foreigners
Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced a bill to limit the sale of land to foreigners, saying the move is not 'xenophobic'.
April 25 , 2011
