Post Archive
Zespri disputes kiwi production estimates
Exporter says 11 hectares have been removed due to PSA
January 25 , 2011
New Zealand homes in on two PSA strains as kiwi harvest approaches
Control and containment are central to strategy for 2011
January 25 , 2011
Argentina's strike ends, leaves up to US $50 million in losses in wake
Fruit industry workers reopen roads in Río Negro, Neuquén
January 25 , 2011
Chile fruit exports to rise despite delays
Chile's fruit exporters expect 5% growth for this season, but fruit union records 20% hike in production costs.
January 25 , 2011
Australia's mandarins unaffected by flooding
Mandarin crops will likely be unaffected by Queensland floods but some lost orchards may take several seasons to recover.
January 24 , 2011
Colombia's banana losses prompt government aid
Despite floods, Colombian banana growers only expect 3% annual production fall.
January 24 , 2011
Ecuador bananas can sell for US$5.69 per carton after objections from growers
Fixed price of US$5.50 was based on lighter cartons, government says
January 24 , 2011
South Africa grape shipments fall in week 2
South Africa records significant rise in exports to Asia, but total exports down from last year.
January 24 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere pear exports to rise 7.7% in 2011
Poor climate conditions could affect Argentine pear crops, but the country's exports are expected to rise 7.9%
January 24 , 2011
Mexico's avocado production down 6% in 2010
Preliminary figure of 1.1 million metric tons reflects bad weather early in the year
January 21 , 2011
