Ecuador plans to bolster Hass avocado planting

If Ecuador can develop a strong Hass avocado industry it could potentially produce for the whole year.

January 27 , 2012

U.S. puts pressure on Indonesia over Jakarta port closure plans

Fruit exporters from Washington State, California and Australia discuss the impacts of a potential Jakarta port closure.

January 26 , 2012

India aims for commercial avocado trials

India's avocado industry has identified several regions with strong Hass-growing potential.

January 26 , 2012

New competitiveness measures proposed for Argentine pome fruit

Argentina's pome fruit industry needs to adapt to an environment of higher costs and declining returns.

January 24 , 2012

Auckland port strikes unlikely to impact NZ fruit exports

New Zealand's fruit industry says strikes in Auckland will not significantly affect the movement of produce.

January 24 , 2012

Fruit overload hits HK with Chinese New Year logistical 'collapse'

The allure of Chinese New Year prices has attracted more fruit this year, leading to logistical constraints in Hong Kong.

January 23 , 2012

Brazil: wine grape crop to fall 20% in Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil would have had another record wine grape harvest this year if it weren't for hail and drought.

January 20 , 2012

Argentine blueberry roundup and the challenges ahead

Argentinean Blueberry Committee president Ines Pelaez looks back on the season that was in 2011-12.

January 19 , 2012

Pipfruit NZ forecasts growth in India, Australia this year

Outgoing Pipfruit NZ CEO Peter Beaven discusses growing conditions and the market outlook in 2012.

January 17 , 2012

New SA mango extends global harvesting window

A new South African mango variety is starting commercial trials worldwide, from Australia to Peru.

January 16 , 2012