Mexican scientists in quest for HLB-resistant lime

Mexican scientists hope they can pinpoint lime ecotypes that deliver high yields and are resistant to HLB disease.

January 06 , 2012

Chile: CSAV agrees to new JVs with Mediterranean Shipping Company

Chilean freight company CSAV has agreed to a joint venture with MSC for a new Asia-Europe route operation.

January 05 , 2012

Market Pulse Week 52 - 2011

Unusually low sales activity was reported for white seedless grapes in Europe during week 52.

January 04 , 2012

Opinion: new NZKGI president sends global Psa message

NZKGI president Neil Trebilco details the 2011 experience of kiwifruit disease Psa and what can be learned for 2012.

January 04 , 2012

Colombia's banana producers hit by 'deadly' Moko bacteria

Colombia's banana production is down due to a lethal bacterium caused by heavy rains and high humidity.

January 04 , 2012

Downpour harms papaya crops in Brazil

Brazil's papaya growing heartland has been hit by heavy downpour and is at risk of possible fungal damage.

January 03 , 2012

Argentine experts to galvanize Mozambican fruit industry

Argentina is expanding its technical presence in Africa with a move to help bolster Mozambican fruit production.

January 03 , 2012

Uruguay's citrus industry in the dumps due to rising costs

Uruguay's citrus industry is in crisis with exporters closing operations due to high overheads.

January 03 , 2012

APM Terminals to invest US$900M in Mexican port

A significant investment in Mexico's largest Pacific port is expected to increase international trade.

January 02 , 2012

Uruguayan Senate approves ag land tax

Uruguay will introduce a new rural land tax in a bid to raise funds for infrastructure projects.

January 02 , 2012