Post Archive
Argentina’s pears, grapes start arriving at port after strike
Two ships destined for the Netherlands await enough cargo to set off
January 27 , 2011
Mexico's exports rise as fruit flies fall
Policies to rid more than half of Mexico of fruit flies have bolstered mango and guava exporters, while Danish transport company Maersk opens new route to Europe.
January 27 , 2011
Uruguay exports record fruit volumes in 2010
Increase was fueled by higher blueberry sales and a recovery in the citrus sector.
January 27 , 2011
Chile’s blueberry exporters urged to maintain 1-pint packages
Large volumes expected to last until week 5 or 6
January 27 , 2011
Banana peels could clean polluted water, research shows
Brazilian scientist discovers industrial use for banana peels to clean contaminated water.
January 27 , 2011
U.S. cherry supplier calls for better labeling
U.S. cherry supplier and importer of Chilean cherries calls for more accurate labelling on cartons.
January 26 , 2011
Argentina's citrus growers worried about drought effects
Lack of rain in main growing provinces could produce small fruit
January 26 , 2011
Mexico's watermelon farmers have good crop but low prices
Mexico's main watermelon-growing region expects lower sales due to price falls and U.S. protectionism.
January 26 , 2011
Guatemala’s mango exports expected to rise 17.6% in 2011
U.S. to receive 90% of the Central American nation’s 4 million cartons
January 26 , 2011
Australia's major supermarkets won't import despite flooding
Coles and Woolworths adjust specifications to take in slightly damaged fruits, vegetables from local farmers
January 25 , 2011



