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

Market Pulse week 7 — 2011

Colombia's truck driver strikes pushed up prices for a wide variety of fruits, while grape retail promotion activities in the U.S. produced positive results.

February 23 , 2011

Chile's domestic demand pushes down avocado exports

High currency values and domestic demand meant a lower proportion of Chile's avocadoes were exported this season, but not all importers have been affected.

February 23 , 2011

South Africa speeds up food control agency

South Africa's government will fast-track a food agency to protect local growers and boost export opportunities in Latin America and Asia.

February 23 , 2011

Brazilian state exports record lime shipments in January

The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has exported record lime figures in January, with the vast majority of shipments arriving in the Netherlands.

February 23 , 2011

NZ Food Bill could cause export delays

New Zealand's government intends to pass a new bill to increase compliance regulations for the food industry, but the new measures could hurt some exporters.

February 22 , 2011

Costa Rica uses most pesticides per hectare

Protesters have gathered around Costa Rica to encourage reduction of the country's pesticide use, as it is the highest user per hectare of crop land in the world.

February 22 , 2011