Post Archive
South Africa’s Massmart shareholders OK Wal-Mart takeover
Country’s labor unions threaten boycott as deal heads to government commission
January 21 , 2011
South Africa’s flood may cost growers US $145 million
Producers of grapes, corn and sunflower are hardest hit in deluge that has killed at least 40
January 21 , 2011
Mexico to gain from Florida’s $273M crop damage
Florida's pain could be Mexico's gain as industry groups expect increased exports to the U.S. state.
January 21 , 2011
Argentina boosts blueberry exports by 42%
With strong sales in the European Union, the U.S. and rapid growth in Asia, Argentina's blueberry exports skyrocketed during the 2010-11 season.
January 21 , 2011
Argentina's fruit producers accept government help and lift blockades
One Argentine union has formed a pact with the government, while others continue to protest.
January 20 , 2011
Chile's farmers to compete with California nuts in Asia
Chile's nut union plans to double production by 2015, with plans to open new markets in Japan and South Korea.
January 20 , 2011
South Africa's apricot season ends, plum exports skyrocket in week 1
All stone fruit shipments to the Middle East increase dramatically
January 20 , 2011
New floods cause further damage to Australia's fruit industry
Floods in the country's southern state of Victoria have 'devastated' stone fruit crops as farmers continue to measure the damage.
January 20 , 2011
Peru's avocado exports increase 24% through November
More shipments to Europe, U.S. account for the rise
January 20 , 2011
Floods to cost Australian agriculture US$2.48B
National Australia Bank predicts floods could cost farm production value $2.5 billion.
January 19 , 2011
