Post Archive
Brazil’s fresh fruit export volumes fell slightly in 2010
Brazil's high currency pushed down fruit export volumes in 2010, but dollar values were up nearly 9%
February 08 , 2011
Peru hopeful U.S. will lift quarantine restrictions
The USDA is currently investigating the potential lifting of quarantine barriers for Peruvian fruits such as figs, prickly pears, papayas, passion fruit and custard apples.
February 08 , 2011
Kiwi waste could be used to make bioplastic spoons
The Kiwi industry has potential to tap into new bioplastic technology, currently in the patenting process to create spoons and knives.
February 08 , 2011
New hope for Australia's bananas after Cyclone Yasi
Despite losing 75% of crops the Australian banana industry will likely only lose half its value in the wake of Cyclone Yasi
February 08 , 2011
Virginia Tech scientists discover Indonesian insect pest
A giant whitefly discovered on the Indonesian island of Java has the potential to damage crops throughout South East Asia if erradication action is not taken.
February 08 , 2011
Mexico's frost could damage 270 hectares of melon crops
Farmers from Mexico's Matamaros and Viesca municipalities have called on the government for assistance after crops were damaged by frost.
February 07 , 2011
Peru port strike threatens fruit exports
Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX) president says some businesses are resorting to air freight at three times the cost to keep customers.
February 07 , 2011
Argentina's grapes damaged by rain but Chile exports to rise
Chile is positive about grape exports, while wet weather has caused setbacks for Argentine and South African growers.
February 07 , 2011
Australia won’t relax standards to allow Filipino banana imports
Growers worry that imports will further hurt business after Cyclone Yasi.
February 07 , 2011
Chile posts 2nd-biggest blueberry export volume in week 4
Nearly 5,900 metric tons (MT) of Chilean blueberries were shipped in week 4.
February 07 , 2011
