Post Archive
SA fruit industry holds 'grave concerns' over costs, currency
A report by Fruit South Africa forecasts 2011 to be the 'most challenging economically' for the country's fruit industry.
April 20 , 2011
Prevar licenses new pear to NZ company
A new pear cultivar called 'Velvetine' will be marketed by New Zealand exporter Enza, following a licensing arrangement with Prevar Limited.
April 20 , 2011
Mexico and Canada to unify sanitary inspection arrangements
Mexico and Canada are seeking ways to increase efficiency for their US$612 million trade relationship.
April 19 , 2011
Caterpillars hit Bali's fruit crops
An outbreak of caterpillars is spreading across the Indonesian island of Bali, causing damage to local mango plantations.
April 19 , 2011
Peruvian consultant 'in doubt' over presidential candidate Humala
Peruvian presidential candidate Ollanta Humala's agricultural comments have left a leading market consultancy confused about his real plans.
April 19 , 2011
Peru seeks India FTA in short term
Peruvian delegates will head to India in May to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) feasibility study.
April 19 , 2011
Poll shows New Zealanders against Zespri monopoly
A survey by Colmar Brunton’s Consumer Link Research has shown the majority of New Zealanders are against Zespri's monopoly power.
April 19 , 2011
Chile suspends first grape shipments to Australia
Chilean exporter Frutam has decided to suspend grape shipments to Australia, following pressures from local growers on distributors and importers.
April 18 , 2011
Chile sends first figs to U.S.
Chile sent its first figs to the U.S. last week after entry was approved by the U.S Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
April 18 , 2011
China shows interest in Ecuador's fruit industry
A Chinese business has expressed plans to import more fruit from Ecuador, especially 'exotic' produce.
April 18 , 2011
