Post Archive
Portuguese port strikes to continue
Portuguese port workers have responded to austerity measures with strikes set to continue through September.
September 21 , 2012
Slight growth for Costa Rican ag exports
Costa Rican pineapple exports rose in the year to August but banana shipments fell by a higher percentage.
September 21 , 2012
Vitamin C and beta-carotene may protect brain health
German researchers have found two antioxidants common in fresh produce may help ward off Alzheimer's disease.
September 21 , 2012
HortNZ 'pleased' with referendum votes to date
The fate of New Zealand's peak produce body is in the hands of growers who must vote by Sep. 28.
September 20 , 2012
U.S. East Coast port strike negotiation deadline extended
Exporters and importers have been given an extra three months of relief in USMX-ILA negotiations.
September 20 , 2012
Strawberry spike for Mexico in 2012
Mexico's strawberry industry is improving yields, exports and may look to new growing regions.
September 20 , 2012
Italian kiwifruit production rose by 12% in 2011-12
Italy's kiwifruit production increased by nearly 50,000MT in 2011-12.
September 20 , 2012
Uruguayan blueberry crop to fall by 18.5% in 2012
The departure of some growers and varieties will mean a lower blueberry crop for Uruguay this season.
September 20 , 2012
Shippers cut risk premiums as piracy stats improve
Improved security measures against piracy have led to lower risk surcharges for routes off the Somali coast.
September 20 , 2012
U.S.: Florida researchers make avocado disease breakthrough
U.S. researchers have found laurel wilt is not spread by avocado fruit or seeds.
September 20 , 2012
