Post Archive
Peru port strikes lifted after three weeks
Peru's dockworkers and employers in Puerto Callao have agreed to resume operations, with collective bargaining negotiations set to begin.
February 10 , 2011
Argentine province gives farmers subsidies after strikes
Argentine province issues US$1.96 million in cheques, with more to come as a result of resolutions from last month's fruit industry strikes.
February 09 , 2011
Trans-Andean tunnel to pump water to Peru’s farmers
A 20km water tunnel in Peru has the potential to boost 38,000 hectares of new agricultural land.
February 09 , 2011
Colombia exported $5.6M in tropical fruit to Europe in 2010
Colombia's export promotion agency highlights $5.6 million in tropical fruit exports to Europe last year.
February 09 , 2011
New Zealand kiwifruit giant opens doors to new export alliance
Zespri has joined a record agreement to export non-Zespri products to Hong Kong and Thailand.
February 09 , 2011
Brazil’s fresh fruit export volumes fell slightly in 2010
Brazil's high currency pushed down fruit export volumes in 2010, but dollar values were up nearly 9%
February 08 , 2011
Peru hopeful U.S. will lift quarantine restrictions
The USDA is currently investigating the potential lifting of quarantine barriers for Peruvian fruits such as figs, prickly pears, papayas, passion fruit and custard apples.
February 08 , 2011
Kiwi waste could be used to make bioplastic spoons
The Kiwi industry has potential to tap into new bioplastic technology, currently in the patenting process to create spoons and knives.
February 08 , 2011
New hope for Australia's bananas after Cyclone Yasi
Despite losing 75% of crops the Australian banana industry will likely only lose half its value in the wake of Cyclone Yasi
February 08 , 2011
Virginia Tech scientists discover Indonesian insect pest
A giant whitefly discovered on the Indonesian island of Java has the potential to damage crops throughout South East Asia if erradication action is not taken.
February 08 , 2011
