Tough apples and all that Jazz in NZ

While Jazz apple sales flourish in overseas markets, New Zealand growers have struggled to benefit from the variety.

July 11 , 2011

Avocado market grows on Chile's doorstep

While Chile's avocado industry has built a good reputation in the U.S. and Europe, one of it's strongest growing markets is just next door - Argentina.

July 11 , 2011

Peru's ag minister criticizes GM moratorium bill

Peru's GM moratorium bill could hinder imports of vaccines and other health industry products.

July 08 , 2011

Vietnam's horticultural exports rise in first half

An increase in dragon fruit demand has helped push up Vietnamese fruit exports significantly in 2011.

July 08 , 2011

Ecuadorian banana firms under investigation

Ecuador is again looking to punish banana traders for not following official price mechanisms.

July 08 , 2011

Brazilian prosecutors against aerial spraying in northeast plateau

Several Brazilian fruit companies will be affected by a suspension of aerial spraying in the country's northeast.

July 08 , 2011

Competition sours Argentina's lemon export volumes

Argentina's lemon producers are holding back potential exports due to strong competition in destination markets.

July 07 , 2011

Higher rainfall expected for Greater African Horn

The Greater Horn of Africa could be in for higher rainfall amid a drought that has caused serious problems for food security.

July 07 , 2011

Seven millenia, same bananas

A study has shown bananas have rarely cross-bred in the last 7,000 years.

July 07 , 2011

Market Pulse week 26 — 2011

Scarce pomegranate inventory led to a difficult situation for North American and European importers in week 26.

July 06 , 2011