USDA highlights growing organic produce niche in Mexico

Can the Southern Hemisphere's organic exporters find new markets in the world's second-most obese nation?

March 01 , 2011

Panama expands pineapple exports to Russia and Turkey

Panama is set to double pineapple exports next year with new markets in Russia and Turkey, with potential expansion into Japan and other Asian countries.

February 28 , 2011

Costa Rica expects China FTA this week

Costa Rica's banana and pineapple industries will likely receive a boost from a China FTA agreement expected this week.

February 28 , 2011

Libya owes Ecuador US$1M banana debt

Civil unrest in Libya has led to further concerns for Ecuador's banana industry about an outstanding payment for exports to the North African nation.

February 28 , 2011

Grape scraps could be used for beauty products

Southern Hemisphere grape producers and winemakers could benefit from a Spanish-developed technology that uses grape scraps for beauty products.

February 28 , 2011

NZ company records 'minimal' earthquake damage

New Zealand-based Turners & Growers has announced 'minimal' damage from the earthquake that rocked Christchurch, as it plans to expand ownership in Inglis Horticulture.

February 25 , 2011

Chile blueberry exports beat estimates again in week 7

Chilean blueberry exports slightly exceeded forecasts in week 7 as the industry hit 94% of shipment forecasts.

February 25 , 2011

SA records dramatic grape export growth to Middle East

South Africa bolstered table grape exports to the U.K., the Middle East and South East Asia in week 6, while shipments to Northern Europe fell by 7.9%.

February 24 , 2011

Indonesia to begin agriculture cooperation program with Iran

Indonesia is about to embark on an expertise-sharing agricutural promotion program with Iran.

February 24 , 2011

NZ kiwifruit company exceeds profit expectations

NZ company Seeka Kiwifruit Industries has outdone previous profit forecasts by 10%, despite PSA threats to local crops.

February 24 , 2011