International Chilean fruit fair to foster grower-buyer relationships

Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes discusses the opportunities next week at Chilean event Fruittrade.

October 03 , 2012

China and Thailand on the horizon for Australian cherry exporters

Australian and Chinese officials will hold bilateral talks in Beijing this month to discuss cherry market access.

October 02 , 2012

SA: citrus growers angry over Maersk container hikes

South African citrus exporters claim Maersk's proposed increased reefer rates will put their competitiveness at risk.

October 02 , 2012

NZ growers overwhelmingly back new industry levy

New Zealand growers have given overwhelming support for their industry body's new levy.

October 01 , 2012

Chilean ag exporters press for currency intervention

Unions claim the Chilean peso's strength is making agri-exports uncompetitive and unviable.

October 01 , 2012

NZ: Psa-V infected orchard cases treble

New Zealand's reported cases of Psa-V disease surged last week as packhouses updated their data.

September 28 , 2012

Stronger start for 2012-13 Argentine blueberry season

Argentina has kicked off its North America-bound blueberry exports in much higher numbers this year.

September 28 , 2012

Portugal port strikes take US$2.6M toll on pear exporters

Portugal Fresh has given an estimate of pear industry losses from the country's paralyzing port strikes.

September 27 , 2012

U.S. apple exporters hope for Chinese import ban lift

U.S. apple growers are keen for China's import ban on Red and Golden Delicious to be resolved swiftly.

September 27 , 2012

Chile to step up avocado exports to Europe

Chilean avocado producers are increasing shipments to Europe at the expense of U.S. exports.

September 27 , 2012