Chile aims to double trade with China by 2015

China signed six agricultural agreements with Chile yesterday.

June 27 , 2012

Agricultural emergency declared in northeast Argentina

The Entre Rios citrus industry is suffering, with a state of emergency declared.

June 26 , 2012

Costa Rican ports re-open for pineapple and banana exports

Costa Rica's ports are open again but strikers say they will continue action with road blockades.

June 15 , 2012

Fair trade fruit finding new demographics

Interrupcion* Fair Trade founder Rafael Goldberg discusses new projects in Latin America and growing demand.

June 15 , 2012

Australian fruit industry to 'flourish' over next five years, report claims

Market researcher IBISWorld expects Australia's fruit industry to grow by 4.4% annually until 2016-17.

June 04 , 2012

Brazilian orange oversupply 'disturbing'

A build-up of Brazilian orange juice stocks has been disquieting for the industry this year.

May 31 , 2012

NZ: report puts price tag on Psa-V recovery cost

A New Zealand report estimates the financial impact of vine killing disease Psa-V on the kiwifruit industry.

May 10 , 2012

Australia: Thai cherry ban hits Tasmania despite pest-free status

A strong domestic market has helped compensate the effects of a Thai ban on Australian cherries.

January 18 , 2012

Brazil to promote health benefits of Amazon super berry

The camu camu berry has a bitter taste but its pulp has the highest concentration of vitamin C in the world.

December 08 , 2011

NZ kiwfruit growers could cut back gold variety vines in Te Puke

New Zealand kiwifruit growers are considering cutting back gold orchards, but there are 'glimmers of hope'.

December 07 , 2011