Peru plans grape shipments to Australia

Chile's grape debacle with Australia hasn't stopped Peru's industry opening up market access discussions.

April 27 , 2011

Palm oil tax cuts again for Indonesia

The Indonesian Government has cut tax rates for shipments in May, representing a 30% rate cut over a two-month period.

April 26 , 2011

Burundi banana blight breakout

An outbreak of banana blight disease in five of Burundi's 17 provinces has raised alarms over food security.

April 26 , 2011

Productivity hurdle for Uruguay's blueberries

Uruguay's blueberry industry is still behind in the productivity stakes despite rapid export growth.

April 26 , 2011

Argentina's fruit exports rise 22%

Argentina has recorded an export uptick this season but domestic sentiment is not entirely positive.

April 26 , 2011

Three countries unite to combat fruit drug ring

Spain, Costa Rica and the U.S. have worked together towards dismantling a drug ring that hides cocaine in fruit shipments.

April 25 , 2011

Australia to speed up Indonesian fruit approvals

Australia plans to fast-track phytosanitary testing for Indonesian fruits, such as Mangosteen and Zallaca.

April 25 , 2011

Argentina to limit land sales to foreigners

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has announced a bill to limit the sale of land to foreigners, saying the move is not 'xenophobic'.

April 25 , 2011

Philadelphia businesses concerned over Chile consulate removal

A group of U.S. businesses have appealed to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera not to close the country's Philadelphia Consulate, concerned over the effects on the fruit industry in particular.

April 25 , 2011

Chilean industry leader hits out at Australia, NZ

Chile's National Agricultural Society (SNA) says authorities should intervene if hostility from Australian grape growers continues.

April 21 , 2011