Post Archive
Argentina's fruit exports rise 22%
Argentina has recorded an export uptick this season but domestic sentiment is not entirely positive.
April 26 , 2011
Three countries unite to combat fruit drug ring
Spain, Costa Rica and the U.S. have worked together towards dismantling a drug ring that hides cocaine in fruit shipments.
April 25 , 2011
Australia to speed up Indonesian fruit approvals
Australia plans to fast-track phytosanitary testing for Indonesian fruits, such as Mangosteen and Zallaca.
April 25 , 2011
Argentina to limit land sales to foreigners
Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced a bill to limit the sale of land to foreigners, saying the move is not 'xenophobic'.
April 25 , 2011
Philadelphia businesses concerned over Chile consulate removal
A group of U.S. businesses have appealed to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera not to close the country's Philadelphia Consulate, concerned over the effects on the fruit industry in particular.
April 25 , 2011
Vital Berry changes hands
Two Chilean businessmen have bought a further 28.8% stake in the Southern Hemisphere's largest blueberry exporter.
April 25 , 2011
Chilean industry leader hits out at Australia, NZ
Chile's National Agricultural Society (SNA) says authorities should intervene if hostility from Australian grape growers continues.
April 21 , 2011
New varieties bolster Ecuador's peach production
New peach varieties in Ecuador could yield 60% higher returns, says INIAP.
April 21 , 2011
Panama to export first papayas to Canada
Panama has negotiated its first papaya shipments to Canada, in a move that could pave the way for other fruits to enter the lucrative market.
April 21 , 2011
Uruguay citrus producer expects 20% production fall
Water shortages could cut back Uruguay's citrus production this year but the jury is still out on exports.
April 21 , 2011
