Aussie reconciliation over Chile grape spat

Australian Table Grape Association CEO Jeff Scott clarifies the Chilean import issue earlier this year, while highlighting potential in new markets.

July 08 , 2011

New nutrition labels for Argentine pears

Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology has created a new nutritonal labelling scheme for Williams pears, in a bid to promote consumption and ensure quality.

July 06 , 2011

'The world is our horizon', says Peruvian ag expert

A Peruvian agricultural expert says President-elect Ollanta Humala needs to promote regional empowerment and international openness.

July 05 , 2011

South African citrus exports to fall 5%

South Africa's citrus exports will likely decline 5% in 2010-11 due to hailstorms in the Grobersdal and Marble Hall regions.

July 04 , 2011

Costa Rica launches responsible pineapple production scheme

Costa Rica's vice president has touted his country as a leader in environmental protection, despite global criticism over contamination in the pineapple industry.

June 29 , 2011

Profitability under pressure for Aussie citrus

Citrus Australia CEO Judith Damiani talks high volumes, tough competition and HLB protection.

June 28 , 2011

Chile's govt agrees to national agricultural policy

The Chilean Government has agreed to create a state policy for agriculture, with a bill approved in the Chamber of the House in response to protests earlier this month.

June 24 , 2011

Costa Rican pineapple farms fire workers for union membership

Costa Rica's pineapple industry is in hot water again but this time over labor code violations.

June 24 , 2011

Brazil’s citrus greening lessons: ‘there is no cure’, just management

Brazil has cut down 10 million citrus trees since 2004 to fight a disease that knows no borders.

June 23 , 2011

GM Special: green image vs food security in Oceania

For the second part of Fresh Fruit Portal's GM Special we look at the situation in Australia and New Zealand.

June 22 , 2011