Post Archive
South African citrus shipments to U.S. rise 24%
More frequent shipments led to more reliable supply, and grapefruit made its debut in U.S. market, exporter group says.
October 29 , 2010
Kylie Minogue mango suggested by Australian official
Three new varieties of the fruit move closer to production after 16 years of development, and one could get boost with famous name
October 29 , 2010
Chile forms cherry committee
Chile’s exporters association will form a cherry committee to help steer and organize its growing lot of cherry growers and exporters.
October 29 , 2010
New Zealand pushing new free trade deals to promote exports
New Zealand’s government is pursuing new free trade agreements, above all with the United States, to promote its exports,
October 29 , 2010
NGO: Asparagus boom not improving labor conditions
The growth of asparagus exports from Peru has not been matched by improved labor conditions for industry workers and is contradicting conditions laid out in the country’s free trade agreement with the US
October 29 , 2010
Chile sets aside US $6 million for export promotion
Chile agriculture ministry will invest US$ 6 million in a contest to promote agricultural exports abroad
October 28 , 2010
Greece follows U.K., targets Chilean apples with morpholine
Following a measure taken by the U.K.'s government earlier this month, Greece’s food sanitary authority has removed more than 40 tons of Chilean apples after morpholine, a processing aid used in the wax finish
October 28 , 2010
Chilean exporters association wary of plan to loosen controls on Argentina border
Less control of imports could bring pests, hurt export business, association says
October 28 , 2010
“La Niña” to benefit Peruvian growers, expert says
The weather phenomenon known as “La Niña” will favor for Peruvian produce growers along the country’s coast; mango, grapes and asparagus seen as key beneficiaries.
October 28 , 2010
Argentine citrus growers prepare for possible drought
Citrus growers in Argentina are preparing for the possibility of a summer drought in growing regions.
October 28 , 2010
