Post Archive
Libya owes Ecuador US$1M banana debt
Civil unrest in Libya has led to further concerns for Ecuador's banana industry about an outstanding payment for exports to the North African nation.
February 28 , 2011
Grape scraps could be used for beauty products
Southern Hemisphere grape producers and winemakers could benefit from a Spanish-developed technology that uses grape scraps for beauty products.
February 28 , 2011
Italian-owned Chile fruit company to triple exports
Unifrutti Global's Chilean arm refuses to rest on its laurels of successful export growth, with plans to invest in modernizing facilities and building production capacity.
February 25 , 2011
Fruit Wars
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL1-8qC_QUc&feature=related[/youtube]
February 25 , 2011
Mozambique banana exporter edges closer to Europe and U.S.
Mozambican banana exporter Matanuska is waiting on quality certification to sell to U.S. and European markets, but inspections are expected this year.
February 25 , 2011
Funny orange love story
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqQQrLPdyws&feature=related [/youtube]
February 25 , 2011
NZ company records 'minimal' earthquake damage
New Zealand-based Turners & Growers has announced 'minimal' damage from the earthquake that rocked Christchurch, as it plans to expand ownership in Inglis Horticulture.
February 25 , 2011
Chile blueberry exports beat estimates again in week 7
Chilean blueberry exports slightly exceeded forecasts in week 7 as the industry hit 94% of shipment forecasts.
February 25 , 2011
Clever fruit escape animation (In German with subtitles)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvrllGLezMs&feature=related[/youtube]
February 25 , 2011
Brazil's orange seed demand skyrockets
Brazil's orange growers are planting more orchards to capitalize on high international prices, with demand so strong that some growers will have to wait 12 months for seedlings.
February 25 , 2011
