NZ to launch new spray option for Psa-hit kiwifruit vines

New Zealand's Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) and exporter Zespri plan to launch a new pre-flowering spray to fight Psa.

August 25 , 2011

South African industry against 'exorbitant' tariff hike proposal

South African citrus and grape growers have criticized Durban's port authority for a proposed 18% tariff hike.

August 25 , 2011

Del Monte takes FDA to court over new canteloupe rules

Del Monte has taken the FDA to court over canteloupe import changes due to suspected Salmonella contamination.

August 25 , 2011

Peru plans to become world leader in capsicum exports

Peru could become a world leader in capsicum exports if it can gain access to the U.S. market.

August 25 , 2011

Market Pulse week 33 — 2011

Prices fell for Chilean and Argentine lemons in Northern Europe in week 33.

August 24 , 2011

Agri SA slams human rights abuse accusations

South Africa's leading agricultural body has rejected claims in a report alleging widespread worker abuse in the Western Cape fruit and wine industry.

August 24 , 2011

APHIS approves Panaman peppers for market entry

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) plant safety service has approved the entry of Panaman peppers without treatment.

August 24 , 2011

Mexico aims to boost grapefruit exports in Europe, Asia

Mexico's Union of Social Sector Citrus Growers has announced plans to promote grapefruit exports in Europe and Asia for the rest of 2011.

August 23 , 2011

Peruvian president vows to provide foreign investment guarantees

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has declared the country will be able to continue on its path of economic development, include all citizens and respect its trade agreements.

August 23 , 2011

Mexican mangoes could recover through industrialization

Mango growers in the Mexican state of Michoacan are looking to industrialization as a source of recovery in a difficult and oversupplied market.

August 23 , 2011