Costa Rican president calls for end to strikes

Costa Rica's privatization of the Moin port to APM Terminals has turned sour with blockades.

September 06 , 2011

Fruit fly spreading in Mozambique

A fruit fly outbreak in Mozambique has now spread to three more provinces including the port region of Maputo.

September 06 , 2011

Argentine blueberry exports to rise 15.9% in 2011/12

The Argentine Blueberry Committee has announced an export forecast of 17,303 metric tons (MT) in 2011-12.

September 05 , 2011

South Africa: Valencia Focus Group finalizes export downgrade

South Africa's Valencia Focus Group has reduced export estimates for the orange variety by 8.6% in 2011

September 05 , 2011

Debt troubles persist for Chilean ag research institute

A Chilean agricultural institute faces financial crisis with continued annual deficits since 2004.

September 05 , 2011

Mexico expects higher volumes of avocado shipments to Europe in 2011-12

A bigger crop has meant Mexico will likely ship more avocadoes to Europe this season, but the overall trend has been falling in recent years.

September 02 , 2011

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