Disease hits Brazilian passion fruit crops

Constant rains in the central-west part of Sao Paulo have created humid conditions for passion fruit farms, leading to fungal canker disease outbreaks.

April 08 , 2011

Argentine lemon exports expected mid-April

The Argentine region of Tucumán is expected to ship the first lemons of the season to Russia in mid-April, with harvests already underway.

April 07 , 2011

Chilean blueberry export season finishes

Chile's blueberry export season 'virtually' came to a close in week 12 with a forecast of 80 metric tons (MT) left for shipping.

April 07 , 2011

Market Pulse week 13 — 2011

Peruvian and Kenyan Hass avocado volumes increased slightly in Europe, while the Northern Hemisphere supply maintained stable activity and price levels.

April 06 , 2011

Southern African citrus exports to fall 4.5% in 2011

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has announced citrus production this year will likely fall 4.5% to 94.5 million cartons.

April 06 , 2011

Australian fruit-growing area could shift to tree plantations

Australia's Murray-Darling Basin could convert its farms into tree plantations under a 'high-end' carbon price scenario.

April 06 , 2011

Argentine province records rising pear stocks

The Argentine province of Río Negro has recorded increased pear stock volumes, with concerns over high ripeness levels.

April 05 , 2011

Zespri hit with proxy vote misuse allegations

New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri has been accused of allegedly misusing confidential shareholder proxy votes to assist sitting board members.

April 05 , 2011

Australia revises Asian Honey Bee eradication plans

European honey bee pollination is estimated to contribute US$1.76 billion to Australian crops annually, but the species is under threat from the Asian Honey Bee (AHB).

April 04 , 2011

APM Terminals awarded Peruvian port concession

Amid strikes over labor rights in Peru's Puerto Callao, international consortium APM Terminals has been awarded a concession for the port's northern terminal.

April 04 , 2011