Panama to export first papayas to Canada

Panama has negotiated its first papaya shipments to Canada, in a move that could pave the way for other fruits to enter the lucrative market.

April 21 , 2011

Palm oil industry wards off pests with owls

Indonesian palm oil producers are having a hoot with trained owls keeping rat outbreaks at bay.

April 21 , 2011

Market Pulse week 15 — 2011

Unloading delays in Russia led to price rises for pears and Royal Gala apples, while the first Chilean Fuji apples were registered in the U.S.

April 20 , 2011

Prevar licenses new pear to NZ company

A new pear cultivar called 'Velvetine' will be marketed by New Zealand exporter Enza, following a licensing arrangement with Prevar Limited.

April 20 , 2011

Peruvian consultant 'in doubt' over presidential candidate Humala

Peruvian presidential candidate Ollanta Humala's agricultural comments have left a leading market consultancy confused about his real plans.

April 19 , 2011

Peru seeks India FTA in short term

Peruvian delegates will head to India in May to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) feasibility study.

April 19 , 2011

Poll shows New Zealanders against Zespri monopoly

A survey by Colmar Brunton’s Consumer Link Research has shown the majority of New Zealanders are against Zespri's monopoly power.

April 19 , 2011

Chile sends first figs to U.S.

Chile sent its first figs to the U.S. last week after entry was approved by the U.S Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

April 18 , 2011

China shows interest in Ecuador's fruit industry

A Chinese business has expressed plans to import more fruit from Ecuador, especially 'exotic' produce.

April 18 , 2011

Mexico could channel Argentine lemons to the U.S.

Argentina's lemon industry could find a solution to its U.S. trade barrier woes by entering through the back door.

April 18 , 2011