Colombia: Huila aims to market new fruit to Europe

The Colombian department of Huila aims to export blackberries, avocadoes, peaches, sweet granadillas and cholupas to Europe.

September 02 , 2011

Zespri denies kiwifruit seize claims

New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri has denied that 30,000 metric tons (MT) of the fruit have been seized in China as part of an investigation of an import agent.

September 02 , 2011

Chile to plant new U.S. grape varieties

A leading U.S. fruit company expects Chile to start changing it's grape varieties in the near future.

September 01 , 2011

Mexican researchers to obtain avocado genome in 2011

Mexican researchers would like to combine criollo avocado flavor with thick Hass peels through genetic research.

September 01 , 2011

NZ growers await TPP plans this month

New Zealand's horticulture awaits to hear government intentions with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) this month.

September 01 , 2011

Market Pulse week 34 — 2011

Domestic apple availability in Europe put Southern Hemisphere supply under pressure in week 34.

August 31 , 2011

Grape compound can reduce UV damage

Spanish researchers have found the flavonoids in grapes can be used to reduce the effects of UV radiation and skin damage.

August 31 , 2011

Positive response for upcoming Chilean networking event

Fedefruta president Antonio Walker says 60 importers have already confirmed attendance at networking event FRUITTRADE on Sept. 28-29 in Santiago, Chile.

August 30 , 2011

NZ: pest costs potato industry US$101M

New Zealand's potato industry is 'on the cusp of crisis' in handling a pest that has cost more than US$100 million since 2006.

August 30 , 2011

South Australian ag minister hails retailers anti-NZ apple stance

South Australia's agriculture minister says the decision taken by Woolworths and Coles not to stock New Zealand apples is 'commendable'.

August 30 , 2011