Post Archive
SA records dramatic grape export growth to Middle East
South Africa bolstered table grape exports to the U.K., the Middle East and South East Asia in week 6, while shipments to Northern Europe fell by 7.9%.
February 24 , 2011
Indonesia to begin agriculture cooperation program with Iran
Indonesia is about to embark on an expertise-sharing agricutural promotion program with Iran.
February 24 , 2011
Chilean exporters sell unripe kiwifruit
Some Chilean kiwi exporters are taking advantage of high global prices and selling unripe fruit, but the country's industry is working on a program to ensure internationally-validated sugar levels.
February 24 , 2011
Mexico to boost Japan exports
Mexico and Japan have united to bolster food exports and cooperative technical arrangements.
February 24 , 2011
NZ kiwifruit company exceeds profit expectations
NZ company Seeka Kiwifruit Industries has outdone previous profit forecasts by 10%, despite PSA threats to local crops.
February 24 , 2011
Market Pulse week 7 — 2011
Colombia's truck driver strikes pushed up prices for a wide variety of fruits, while grape retail promotion activities in the U.S. produced positive results.
February 23 , 2011
Colombian minister confident of U.S. tariff preferences
Colombia's growers have been given hope by the country's trade minister, who is confident the U.S. will renew tariff preferences in mid-March, with an FTA ratification expected later this year.
February 23 , 2011
Chile's domestic demand pushes down avocado exports
High currency values and domestic demand meant a lower proportion of Chile's avocadoes were exported this season, but not all importers have been affected.
February 23 , 2011
South Africa speeds up food control agency
South Africa's government will fast-track a food agency to protect local growers and boost export opportunities in Latin America and Asia.
February 23 , 2011
Brazilian state exports record lime shipments in January
The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has exported record lime figures in January, with the vast majority of shipments arriving in the Netherlands.
February 23 , 2011
