Libya owes Ecuador US$1M banana debt

Civil unrest in Libya has led to further concerns for Ecuador's banana industry about an outstanding payment for exports to the North African nation.

February 28 , 2011

Grape scraps could be used for beauty products

Southern Hemisphere grape producers and winemakers could benefit from a Spanish-developed technology that uses grape scraps for beauty products.

February 28 , 2011

NZ company records 'minimal' earthquake damage

New Zealand-based Turners & Growers has announced 'minimal' damage from the earthquake that rocked Christchurch, as it plans to expand ownership in Inglis Horticulture.

February 25 , 2011

Chile blueberry exports beat estimates again in week 7

Chilean blueberry exports slightly exceeded forecasts in week 7 as the industry hit 94% of shipment forecasts.

February 25 , 2011

Indonesia to begin agriculture cooperation program with Iran

Indonesia is about to embark on an expertise-sharing agricutural promotion program with Iran.

February 24 , 2011

NZ kiwifruit company exceeds profit expectations

NZ company Seeka Kiwifruit Industries has outdone previous profit forecasts by 10%, despite PSA threats to local crops.

February 24 , 2011

Market Pulse week 7 — 2011

Colombia's truck driver strikes pushed up prices for a wide variety of fruits, while grape retail promotion activities in the U.S. produced positive results.

February 23 , 2011

Chile's domestic demand pushes down avocado exports

High currency values and domestic demand meant a lower proportion of Chile's avocadoes were exported this season, but not all importers have been affected.

February 23 , 2011

South Africa speeds up food control agency

South Africa's government will fast-track a food agency to protect local growers and boost export opportunities in Latin America and Asia.

February 23 , 2011

Brazilian state exports record lime shipments in January

The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has exported record lime figures in January, with the vast majority of shipments arriving in the Netherlands.

February 23 , 2011