Post Archive
Argentina approves stranded shipments
A dissolution of Argentina's trade regulator left export shipments stranded without approvals, but the government has finally intervened to bring the situation back to normality.
March 08 , 2011
NZ-based Mainfreight to buy Dutch company
New Zealand company Mainfreight has expanded its European presence with a €110 million purchase agreement for Netherlands-based Wim Bosman Group.
March 08 , 2011
Aussie citrus industry looks to Asia
Australia's citrus industry looks to diversify its export market from the U.S. to Asia.
March 08 , 2011
Argentina suspends U.S. company for tax evasion
U.S. food company Cargill has come under fire from Argentina's Federal Administration of Public Revenue for alleged tax evasion.
March 07 , 2011
Funds seized for Chilean fruit exporter Aconex
A Chilean court has ruled the bank account seizure of two executives from fruit exporter Aconex.
March 07 , 2011
SA grape exports fall slightly in week 8
South Africa's grape exports to Northern Europe were up 28.7% in week 8 on the same period last year, but Berg River region grape volumes were down by more than 10%.
March 07 , 2011
Tanzania tackles red locust threat
Tanzania's government has called on the International Locusts Control Organisation for assistance in halting a red locust outbreak that presents a serious threat to crops.
March 07 , 2011
Chile blueberry exports smash estimates in week 8
Chile's blueberry exports beat forecasts significantly in week 8, with 99% of export targets already met with five weeks still remaining for the season.
March 07 , 2011
Patagonia pears plummet 11%
Apple and pear production in Argentina's southern Protected Patagonia region fell 17.25% in 2010
March 04 , 2011
Biological clock discovery gives insight to farmers
Argentine researchers have made an important step in the understanding of biological clock genes, which could lead to photosynthesis timing alterations for fruit crops.
March 04 , 2011
