Post Archive
Australia's agricultural outlook 'positive' despite flood damages
An Australian research group has estimated that flooding cost the state of Queensland US$228 million in lost fruit and vegetables, but the national agricultural outlook is still positive.
March 02 , 2011
Wal-Mart to invest US$1.57B in Mexico
Walmart de México y Centroamérica is making its largest ever investment in the region for one single year in 2011, worth a total of US$1.97 billion across six countries.
March 02 , 2011
SA grape season end draws closer
South Africa's table grape shipments in week 7 were just 2.3% lower than the same period in 2010, with most packing now finished in the Oliphant's River region.
March 01 , 2011
Mexico's freeze not over yet
Mexico's fruit industry has suffered another setback with the 32nd cold front of the season.
March 01 , 2011
Chile and Peru discuss agroexport common front
Chile and Peru's agricultural industry experts are looking to unite the two countries under a 'common front', in a bid to boost supply, invesment and international promotion.
March 01 , 2011
Argentina's grape harvest to rise slightly in 2011
Argentina's Mendoza grape-growing region expects just 1% crop growth this year, but the country's total harvest is expected to grow by 5%.
March 01 , 2011
USDA highlights growing organic produce niche in Mexico
Can the Southern Hemisphere's organic exporters find new markets in the world's second-most obese nation?
March 01 , 2011
Juicy citrus profits for Argentina and Peru in 2011
The world's largest lemon producer could boost production by 25% this year, but will it cut exports to keep down prices?
February 28 , 2011
Panama expands pineapple exports to Russia and Turkey
Panama is set to double pineapple exports next year with new markets in Russia and Turkey, with potential expansion into Japan and other Asian countries.
February 28 , 2011
Costa Rica expects China FTA this week
Costa Rica's banana and pineapple industries will likely receive a boost from a China FTA agreement expected this week.
February 28 , 2011
