Post Archive
Price for Peru’s mangoes falls due to poor quality, association says
Irresponsible exporters shipping immature fruit to U.S., Europe, APEM president contends
December 14 , 2010
New Zealand association heading PSA fight names manager
The board named John Burke, a former grower and previously held the position of CEO of Awanui Huka Pak Ltd., prior to the sale of Huka Pak to Seeka Kiwifruit Industries.
December 14 , 2010
Chilean researchers to launch “carbon footprint calculator”
Web site will allow growers to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, inform consumers
December 14 , 2010
U.S. authorities turning back Mexican limes
The shipments of Persian limes to the United States had been accepted without incident until Dec. 6, when U.S. officials started rejecting imports due to the presence of a disease called sweet orange scab
December 14 , 2010
Heavy rain damages up to 7,000 MT of Chile’s cherries
Unusual precipitation falls as cherries reach peak harvest time. Damage could affect as much as 10% of the season's harvest.
December 14 , 2010
Peru's passion fruit exports grow 80% in value through October 2010
The main destination market for the tropical fruit is Australia, with a 39% share of shipments, followed by Chile (36%) and Argentina (22%).
December 13 , 2010
More South Africa stone fruit shipments heading to Middle East
Shipments of apricots, plums and nectarines to the Middle East see big jumps, while exports to the EU and the U.K. grow slightly or decline.
December 13 , 2010
Chile’s fruit exports to Europe fall 12% in three years
Unfavorable exchange rate, economic crisis to blame; Asia and Latin America fill in the gap
December 13 , 2010
Weather takes toll on size of Argentina's grapes
Cold, wind and drought produce smaller fruit, but delay may help sugar content
December 13 , 2010
U.S. imports of Australia’s citrus drop to 65% of normal volume
Competition from South American producers account for decrease, exporter says
December 10 , 2010
