OTC-Holland expects tougher lemon market in 2011

SA organic lemons face tough prices in Europe due to high local supply volumes.

May 13 , 2011

South African water tariffs rise 10%

The South African Government has introduced a 10% water tariff hike, but it could have been worse.

May 13 , 2011

Australian supermarkets fined for false fruit labels

Australian supermarket chains Coles and Woolworths have been fined for not labelling imported fruit from Israel and the U.S. correctly in two Sydney stores.

May 12 , 2011

SA fruit exporters face port capacity shortages

Many South African farmers are opting to ship from Mozambique due to port capacity constraints at home.

May 12 , 2011

Market Pulse week 18 — 2011

U.S. kiwifruit retail promotions stepped up a notch, while Taiwanese importers expressed concern over an influx of apples from NZ and Chile.

May 11 , 2011

Kenyan avocado exporter faces outcry over access road

A Kenyan avocado, pineapple and tea exporter could face forceful land acquisition if it doesn't reach agreement over road construction on its land.

May 11 , 2011

Chilean fruit growers to protest over exchange rate

Chile's fruit industry has made no secret of its discontent over exchange rates and now plans to hold a peaceful strike on May 20.

May 10 , 2011

Australian bananas emerge after Yasi wipeout

North Queensland's banana industry is on the path to recovery.

May 10 , 2011

Colombia eyes organic food market

Colombia's organic industry is just emerging, but increased global demand has led to fresh opportunities.

May 10 , 2011

Argentina launches HLB awareness campaign

Argentina has followed up its HLB prevention scheme with the creation of a new committee, which plans to launch a public awareness campaign.

May 09 , 2011