Pipfruit NZ uses Cricket World Cup for India expansion

India's 50% tariffs on apple imports haven't stopped New Zealand's industry spin bowling its produce during the Cricket World Cup 2011.

March 24 , 2011

Market Pulse week 11 — 2011

Angeleno plums showed active sales rates and elevated prices in the U.S, while Larry Ann plum sales rates and prices fell in Mexico.

March 23 , 2011

SA grape exports to Europe rise in week 10

South Africa's table grape exports to Europe and the U.K. rose significantly in week 10, while shipments to the Middle East fell.

March 23 , 2011

German company buys 75% stake in NZ reefer operator

Kühne + Nagel has announced the purchase of a majority holding in New Zealand refrigerated container transport company Cooltainer.

March 23 , 2011

Grupo Luksic buys stake in embattled shipping company

Chile's Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) may be in a tough financial situation with US$60 million in debts due by June, but it has received a vote of confidence from another Chilean company.

March 23 , 2011

Argentine region records 20% grape shortfall

The Argentine province of San Juan has recorded a 20% fall in its table grape harvest compared to initial expectations this season.

March 22 , 2011

U.S. politicans pledge Colombia FTA support

U.S. politicans and officials have pledged support for a Colombian free trade agreement (FTA) signing in the 'near future'.

March 22 , 2011

Australian mango and grapefruit farms for sale

The future of around 14,000 hectares of mango and red grapefruit plantations in Australia is uncertain, as receivers look to sell the horticultural properties of failed investment company Rewards Group.

March 22 , 2011

Peru's frozen strawberry exports rise 155%

Peru recorded rapid growth in frozen strawberry sales to the U.S., Belgium, Japan and Germany in January and February.

March 21 , 2011

Indonesia and Pakistan sign agricultural MoU

Agricultural universities from Indonesia and Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase horticultural opportunities in a combined market with 400 million people.

March 21 , 2011