Post Archive
Poll shows New Zealanders against Zespri monopoly
A survey by Colmar Brunton’s Consumer Link Research has shown the majority of New Zealanders are against Zespri's monopoly power.
April 19 , 2011
Chile suspends first grape shipments to Australia
Chilean exporter Frutam has decided to suspend grape shipments to Australia, following pressures from local growers on distributors and importers.
April 18 , 2011
Chile sends first figs to U.S.
Chile sent its first figs to the U.S. last week after entry was approved by the U.S Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
April 18 , 2011
China shows interest in Ecuador's fruit industry
A Chinese business has expressed plans to import more fruit from Ecuador, especially 'exotic' produce.
April 18 , 2011
Mexico could channel Argentine lemons to the U.S.
Argentina's lemon industry could find a solution to its U.S. trade barrier woes by entering through the back door.
April 18 , 2011
Australia: 'moral obligation to feed the world'
An Australian senator says his country has the moral obligation to feed the world, following reports that 44 million people have been pushed into poverty due to high food prices.
April 18 , 2011
AgriSA tells Shell to frack off
South African Lawyers representing AgriSA have spoken out against petroleum multinational Royal Dutch Shell over its drilling plans in the Karoo region.
April 18 , 2011
NZ set for record avocado crop
New Zealand's post-harvest companies can no longer consider avocadoes a secondary crop to kiwifruit, says businessman.
April 15 , 2011
Argentine Patagonia no longer fruit fly-free zone
Two male fruit fly specimens have been found in the Villa Regina urban zone of Patagonia.
April 15 , 2011
Fruit consumption programme launched in Chilean schools
PMA's Chilean Council has officially launched the 'Healthy Snack for Chile' programme.
April 15 , 2011
