Post Archive
Chile: blueberry export growth highest to U.S. West Coast and Netherlands
Chile's blueberry exports to the U.S., the Netherlands and Asia rose dramatically in 2010-11.
May 13 , 2011
Strong Mozambique harvest despite floods
Despite floods Mozambique is upbeat on food production this year, with increases expected for cassava, vegetable and cashew nut harvests.
May 13 , 2011
OTC-Holland expects tougher lemon market in 2011
SA organic lemons face tough prices in Europe due to high local supply volumes.
May 13 , 2011
South African water tariffs rise 10%
The South African Government has introduced a 10% water tariff hike, but it could have been worse.
May 13 , 2011
Australian supermarkets fined for false fruit labels
Australian supermarket chains Coles and Woolworths have been fined for not labelling imported fruit from Israel and the U.S. correctly in two Sydney stores.
May 12 , 2011
Chile releases competition white paper
Chile's export association has issued the government a series of recommendations to improve competitiveness for non-mining sectors.
May 12 , 2011
SA fruit exporters face port capacity shortages
Many South African farmers are opting to ship from Mozambique due to port capacity constraints at home.
May 12 , 2011
Argentine farmers want Bolivian workers 'legalized'
Argentine farmers have called for easier ways to legally employ guest workers, while complaining about recent employee housing standards.
May 12 , 2011
Mexican company receives social responsibility award
The Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMFI) has awarded a pepper producer its fourth consecutive Socially Responsible Enterprise Award.
May 12 , 2011
Market Pulse week 18 — 2011
U.S. kiwifruit retail promotions stepped up a notch, while Taiwanese importers expressed concern over an influx of apples from NZ and Chile.
May 11 , 2011
