Horticulture NZ makes case for levy renewal

Horticulture NZ has called on growers to support its position as a "single strong voice" of advocacy.

March 27 , 2012

Chile's frozen raspberry volumes rose, values fell in 2011

Chilean raspberry exporters struggled to match returns last year due to tough conditions in Europe.

March 27 , 2012

Honduras to slice greater chunk of melon market in 2012

Honduras is expecting slightly higher melon exports and better prices despite last December's floods.

March 23 , 2012

Nicaragua to launch first frozen fruit processing plant

Nicaragua is set to export mango cubes to the U.S. with the opening of its first frozen processing plant.

March 22 , 2012

Chilean organic lemons attract growing interest in Europe

European importers are on the look out for more small to medium suppliers of organic lemons, claims ProChile.

March 21 , 2012

Papaya industry struggling with poor weather conditions

The papaya industry is wrestling with tough weather conditions in the wake of last year's U.S. salmonella outbreak.

March 19 , 2012

Peruvian banana district seeks funds in the wake of floods

A decision to discharge water from a dam in northern Peru has had serious ramifications for some banana growers.

March 19 , 2012

Chilean delegates visit Australia for water strategy tips

Chile is studying Australia's water systems in the hope of replicating strategies to ease drought challenges.

March 19 , 2012

Argentine pome fruit industry battered by hail, strikes and inflation

The Southern Hemisphere's largest pear exporter has drastically reduced its season forecast.

March 16 , 2012

South African citrus growers welcome Thai inspectors

South Africa hopes a Thai citrus inspection visit will bear fruit with a potential new export protocol.

March 16 , 2012