Brazil lowers requirements for Chilean avocados

Lower import requirements mean Chile should have easier avocado access to Brazil.

August 09 , 2013

NZ: sharp rise in profit for T&G in H1

A strong apple program combined with increased profits on stonefruit exports have helped boost results for Turners & Growers.

August 08 , 2013

Banana virus puts Nigerian farmers on alert

The banana bunchy top virus is spreading rapidly in Nigeria and could threaten a key food staple.

August 08 , 2013

Market Pulse Week 31 - 2013

The Argentine satsuma campaign got underway in Europe in week 31.

August 07 , 2013

Peru keeps high hopes for Japanese avocado market

Peruvian officials hope to win Japan's favor and enter the nation's avocado market.

August 07 , 2013

Opinion: currency and politics bring positive outlook for Aussie produce

The Australian dollar has fallen at almost twice the rate of currencies from competitors, prompting optimism from produce exporters.

August 07 , 2013

HortNZ president sets goals on improved communication, national image

Horticulture New Zealand's new president Julian Raine will focus on grower communication and biosecurity.

August 06 , 2013

High percentage of new Uruguayan citrus plantings for mandarins, lemons

Uruguay's latest citrus survey shows growers' planting intentions to adapt to a new market scenario that now includes U.S. access.

August 06 , 2013

Device monitors fruit en route to export markets

Ctrax will allow exporters to measure gas levels, temperature and moisture inside of fruit containers.

August 06 , 2013

Peru on track to maintain asparagus exports

The first part of Peru's asparagus campaign has put the nation in line to surpass 2012 exports.

August 06 , 2013