Peruvian consultant 'in doubt' over presidential candidate Humala

Peruvian presidential candidate Ollanta Humala's agricultural comments have left a leading market consultancy confused about his real plans.

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

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

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

Mixed export results for Chile's apples, kiwifruit

Chile's high apple exports will lead to lower available stocks after June, while new kiwifruit content standards led to shipment falls.

April 12 , 2011

Mangoes bolster Peru's ag exports

Peru's agricultural exports rose 32.3% in January and February to US$547.7 million.

April 11 , 2011

Zespri clarifies voting confidentiality clauses

Zespri has defended itself in the wake of reports over breaking confidentiality agreements, pointing out constitutional changes made in 2009.

April 07 , 2011

Panama plans new US$300 million bridge over canal

Panaman Vice President Juan Carlos Varela has announced plans to build a third bridge over the Panama Canal, but this time on the Atlantic side.

April 06 , 2011

Brazil could build cars with fruit extracts

Brazilian researchers have found extracts from bananas, pineapples and coconuts could replace steel in many car components.

April 01 , 2011

Mexico and NZ to develop plant health agreement

New Zealand food technicians have headed to the Mexican state of Jalisco to work on a collaborative kiwifruit project, as the two countries prepare for a potential plant health agreement.

March 31 , 2011