Poll shows New Zealanders against Zespri monopoly

A survey by Colmar Brunton’s Consumer Link Research has shown the majority of New Zealanders are against Zespri's monopoly power.

April 19 , 2011

Chile sends first figs to U.S.

Chile sent its first figs to the U.S. last week after entry was approved by the U.S Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

April 18 , 2011

China shows interest in Ecuador's fruit industry

A Chinese business has expressed plans to import more fruit from Ecuador, especially 'exotic' produce.

April 18 , 2011

Mexico could channel Argentine lemons to the U.S.

Argentina's lemon industry could find a solution to its U.S. trade barrier woes by entering through the back door.

April 18 , 2011

AgriSA tells Shell to frack off

South African Lawyers representing AgriSA have spoken out against petroleum multinational Royal Dutch Shell over its drilling plans in the Karoo region.

April 18 , 2011

Argentine Patagonia no longer fruit fly-free zone

Two male fruit fly specimens have been found in the Villa Regina urban zone of Patagonia.

April 15 , 2011

Fruit consumption programme launched in Chilean schools

PMA's Chilean Council has officially launched the 'Healthy Snack for Chile' programme.

April 15 , 2011

Market Pulse week 14 — 2011

Middle Eastern markets recorded healthy sales activity for imported Royal Gala apples but with price adjustments for European varieties, while sales activity improved for Argentine Williams pears in the U.S.

April 13 , 2011

Indonesian production to push down palm oil price

A leading palm oil analyst says CPO prices could likely fall, with revised Indonesian forecasts for this year.

April 13 , 2011

Australia's Barbera Farms in receivership

An Australian tomato, zucchini and capsicum supplier has gone into receivership and is now under control of Ernst & Young.

April 13 , 2011