Post Archive
Heavy rain damages cherry crop in southeastern Australia
Nearly 4 inches over weekend cause fruit to split on the tree
November 30 , 2010
Wal-Mart, Massmart agree to US $2.4 billion deal
If approved, American retailer would take 51% controlling interest
November 30 , 2010
Mexican province prepares to shift from tobacco to fruit
Higher fees for producing tobacco prompts change, state officials says
November 29 , 2010
Namibia expects big grape crop due to good weather
Exporters expect to exceed last year's shipment because of good quality, European demand
November 29 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi industry to form PSA-focused organization
The organization does not yet have a name but will incorporate industry and government representatives to plan a management strategy of the kiwi vine disease PSA.
November 29 , 2010
Peru citrus yield to see continued growth, USDA says
Production should reach 64,000 metric tons this year as the crop recovers from a weather related dip in 2009.
November 29 , 2010
Michoacán avocado industry targeting small thefts
Up to 6 metric tons of fruit stolen between January and June, industry group says
November 26 , 2010
Chile's blueberry harvest picks up the pace
The slow harvest in the north could cause labor problems as workers shift to the early grape harvest.
November 26 , 2010
Ecuador reforms banana industry laws to protect growers, regulate illegal fields
Ecuador is overhauling the rules for its banana industry, aiming to bring illegal fields under regulation, to enforce contracts and to fine those who do not pay the official price per carton for the fruit.
November 26 , 2010
Delay in Peru’s asparagus harvest leads to oversupply in U.S. market
Weather conditions during the middle of 2010 delayed the harvest of asparagus in Peru, leading to an oversupply in the U.S. Other trading partners picked up more shipments as a result.
November 26 , 2010
