New Zealand homes in on two PSA strains as kiwi harvest approaches

Control and containment are central to strategy for 2011

January 25 , 2011

Chile fruit exports to rise despite delays

Chile's fruit exporters expect 5% growth for this season, but fruit union records 20% hike in production costs.

January 25 , 2011

Australia's mandarins unaffected by flooding

Mandarin crops will likely be unaffected by Queensland floods but some lost orchards may take several seasons to recover.

January 24 , 2011

Colombia's banana losses prompt government aid

Despite floods, Colombian banana growers only expect 3% annual production fall.

January 24 , 2011

Ecuador bananas can sell for US$5.69 per carton after objections from growers

Fixed price of US$5.50 was based on lighter cartons, government says

January 24 , 2011

South Africa grape shipments fall in week 2

South Africa records significant rise in exports to Asia, but total exports down from last year.

January 24 , 2011

South Africa’s Massmart shareholders OK Wal-Mart takeover

Country’s labor unions threaten boycott as deal heads to government commission

January 21 , 2011

South Africa’s flood may cost growers US $145 million

Producers of grapes, corn and sunflower are hardest hit in deluge that has killed at least 40

January 21 , 2011

Mexico to gain from Florida’s $273M crop damage

Florida's pain could be Mexico's gain as industry groups expect increased exports to the U.S. state.

January 21 , 2011

Argentina's fruit producers accept government help and lift blockades

One Argentine union has formed a pact with the government, while others continue to protest.

January 20 , 2011