Post Archive
Peru's frozen strawberry exports rise 155%
Peru recorded rapid growth in frozen strawberry sales to the U.S., Belgium, Japan and Germany in January and February.
March 21 , 2011
Indonesia and Pakistan sign agricultural MoU
Agricultural universities from Indonesia and Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase horticultural opportunities in a combined market with 400 million people.
March 21 , 2011
Poor avocado harvest cuts profit for Kenyan company
Kenyan tea and fruit company Kakuzi has recorded a net profit after tax of US$3.69 million (311 million shillings) for the 2010 calendar year.
March 21 , 2011
Kiwifruit PSA found in Chile
The kiwifruit vine-killing disease PSA that broke out last year in New Zealand and Italy has now spread to Chile.
March 21 , 2011
Latin America prepares for 'draconian' U.S. food safety laws
While the FDA is developing tougher food safety laws, Latin American experts believe producers who prepare themselves will gain the upper hand over competitors.
March 21 , 2011
Chile's frozen blueberry exports rise 150% in February
Chile recorded a sharp uptick in frozen blueberry exports in February, compared to the previous season.
March 18 , 2011
Namibian politican criticized for 'expropriation' statements
A Namibian Deputy Minister has called for expropriation of farming properties that don't allow government access and has been accused of 'hate speech and incitement'.
March 18 , 2011
Growcom raises Australian food security concerns
Australia's peak horticulture body has raised concerns about the effects of rising import levels on food security.
March 18 , 2011
Seedless cherimoya gene discovered
A U.S. scientist believes the seedless cherimoya could become 'the next banana', after a gene discovery in conjunction with Spanish researchers.
March 18 , 2011
Zespri abuzz as kiwifruit harvest begins
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is upbeat about harvests with good weather, but export forecasts are similar to volumes in the 2010 season.
March 18 , 2011
