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

Chile developing fungus-resistant grapes

One of the world's 'most advanced' genetic transformations of grapes is taking place in Chile.

March 30 , 2011

Kenyan researchers develop new fruit seed varieties

High yielding bananas, fast maturing mangoes and plumper passion fruit are just some new fruit breeds the Kenyan Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) has developed.

March 30 , 2011

Argentine blueberry growers want export tax cuts

Blueberry growers in the Argentine province of Tucumán are struggling to cover costs, with export and VAT (value added tax) refund delays.

March 29 , 2011

Wal-Mart takes Namibia Competition Commission to court

U.S. retail chain Wal-Mart has suffered another setback in its takeover of South African company Massmart, which has operations and subsidiaries in 14 African countries.

March 29 , 2011

Changing climate, changing Southern Hemisphere fruit industry

Changing weather, crops and fruit nutrients - what will this global phenomenon mean for Southern Hemisphere horticultural growers?

March 28 , 2011

Chilean fruit company declared bankrupt

The financial saga surrounding Aconcagua Limitada (Aconex) has resulted in a bankruptcy declaration from the 17th Civil Court of Santiago.

March 25 , 2011