Post Archive
Colombian govt offers exchange rate insurance to ag exporters
The Colombian Ministry of Agriculture has vowed to protect exporters with exchange rate insurance.
January 31 , 2012
Mexico's blackberry boom and strawberry challenges
Mexican exporter Mainland Farms discusses the outlook for the blackberry and strawberry industries.
January 31 , 2012
Opinion: SA's growing apple export opportunities in Africa
Hortgro's Mariette Kotzé explains why apple exports in the African continent have jumped so significantly.
January 31 , 2012
NZ apple forecast defies recent biennial bearing history
New Zealand's apple exports will fall only slightly this year, with a greater focus on new varieties.
January 31 , 2012
Some food companies 'abusing' fresh produce benefits, says Freshfel
The European Fresh Produce Association says some food companies are misleading consumers about fruit content.
January 30 , 2012
Chile announces ban for several pesticides
The Chilean Government has called a ban on a suite of pesticides used in agriculture and forestry.
January 30 , 2012
Colombian-Dutch partnership to invest US$4.8M in sustainable bananas
The Dutch government is providing assistance in a new sustainable banana production program in Colombia.
January 30 , 2012
NZ blueberry industry concerned for global value falls
As a niche air freight blueberry exporter, New Zealand is concerned about what higher global production might mean.
January 30 , 2012
Australia launches fresh apple marketing campaign
Australia has launched a new marketing campaign for apples, with New Zealand imports looming.
January 30 , 2012
Ecuador plans to bolster Hass avocado planting
If Ecuador can develop a strong Hass avocado industry it could potentially produce for the whole year.
January 27 , 2012
