Australia upbeat on almonds and pears

Australia's almond crop is looking promising this year despite floods as the country gears up to be the world's second-largest producer by 2015.

March 04 , 2011

NZ company launches new blueberry varieties

New Zealand-based Turners & Growers is developing four new blueberry varieties for local and international sale

March 03 , 2011

Thailand ban costing SA fruit industry millions

South Africa is losing US$21 million in fruit exports every year due to a ban imposed by the Thai government

March 03 , 2011

Turkish delight for Chile

Chile's FTA with Turkey has now come into effect and will provide significant benefits for the fruit industry, while potentially paving the way for further expansion into Central Asia and the Middle East.

March 03 , 2011

Market Pulse week 8 — 2011

The European avocado market remained stable with the first shipments expected from Peru and Kenya, while the U.S. recorded strong plum sales activity across both coasts.

March 02 , 2011

Denmark sales grow 20% for South American group

A blueberry industry group from Argentina, Uruguay and Chile has bolstered sales in Denmark after a successful promotional campaign.

March 02 , 2011

Australia's agricultural outlook 'positive' despite flood damages

An Australian research group has estimated that flooding cost the state of Queensland US$228 million in lost fruit and vegetables, but the national agricultural outlook is still positive.

March 02 , 2011

Wal-Mart to invest US$1.57B in Mexico

Walmart de México y Centroamérica is making its largest ever investment in the region for one single year in 2011, worth a total of US$1.97 billion across six countries.

March 02 , 2011

SA grape season end draws closer

South Africa's table grape shipments in week 7 were just 2.3% lower than the same period in 2010, with most packing now finished in the Oliphant's River region.

March 01 , 2011

Mexico's freeze not over yet

Mexico's fruit industry has suffered another setback with the 32nd cold front of the season.

March 01 , 2011