Top Stories
SA orange, grapefruit crops underestimated in 2011
South Africa's navel orange and grapefruit figures are higher than original estimates but easy peelers fell below expectations.
September 19 , 2011
South Africa: Capespan operating profit spike in H1
South African fruit company Capespan has recorded a US$3.1 million increase in operating profit in the first half of 2011.
September 19 , 2011
European crisis spells doubts for SA fruit exporters
South African fruit exporters have raised concerns about their prospects in Europe due to the debt crisis.
September 16 , 2011
European avocado imports down 9%
European avocado arrivals are down 9% in the season to date, as South Africa and Peru make way for Israel and Spain.
September 16 , 2011
Antioxidant excess can damage health, says Mexican scientist
A Mexican scientist says eating too many 'super fruits' can have negative health impacts.
September 16 , 2011
Argentina: All Lemon seal raises the bar in 2011
A quality certification initiative from Argentina's leading lemon exporters has led to a jump in exports opportunities this year.
September 15 , 2011
Aussie horticulture gets boost from APHIS pest status recommendation
APHIS has made two recommendations for pest-free status zones in Australia.
September 15 , 2011
Market Pulse week 36 — 2011
Australian Honey Murcotts fared well in Asia while the first Spanish Okitsu satsumas were traded in the Netherlands in week 36.
September 14 , 2011
Australia withdraws from Indonesian pineapple row
The Australian Customs Service (ACS) has halted an anti-dumping investigation against Indonesian canned pineapples.
September 14 , 2011
Chile to boost fruit exports to China, Indonesia
Chile is increasingly looking to China and Indonesia for horticultural export opportunities.
September 14 , 2011
