Post Archive
Philadelphia businesses concerned over Chile consulate removal
A group of U.S. businesses have appealed to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera not to close the country's Philadelphia Consulate, concerned over the effects on the fruit industry in particular.
April 25 , 2011
Vital Berry changes hands
Two Chilean businessmen have bought a further 28.8% stake in the Southern Hemisphere's largest blueberry exporter.
April 25 , 2011
Chilean industry leader hits out at Australia, NZ
Chile's National Agricultural Society (SNA) says authorities should intervene if hostility from Australian grape growers continues.
April 21 , 2011
New varieties bolster Ecuador's peach production
New peach varieties in Ecuador could yield 60% higher returns, says INIAP.
April 21 , 2011
Panama to export first papayas to Canada
Panama has negotiated its first papaya shipments to Canada, in a move that could pave the way for other fruits to enter the lucrative market.
April 21 , 2011
Uruguay citrus producer expects 20% production fall
Water shortages could cut back Uruguay's citrus production this year but the jury is still out on exports.
April 21 , 2011
Palm oil industry wards off pests with owls
Indonesian palm oil producers are having a hoot with trained owls keeping rat outbreaks at bay.
April 21 , 2011
Market Pulse week 15 — 2011
Unloading delays in Russia led to price rises for pears and Royal Gala apples, while the first Chilean Fuji apples were registered in the U.S.
April 20 , 2011
Colombia could be an 'agricultural power'
Colombia could play an 'important role' in the global food market but it needs to synchronize scientific and technological innovation, investment, credit availability and market studies.
April 20 , 2011
Renewed expropriation calls in Namibia
Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Fisheries Kilus Nguvauva has once again called for land expropriation, but this time with a specific target.
April 20 , 2011
