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Aussie reconciliation over Chile grape spat

Australian Table Grape Association CEO Jeff Scott clarifies the Chilean import issue earlier this year, while highlighting potential in new markets.
July 08 , 2011

Ecuadorian banana firms under investigation

Ecuador is again looking to punish banana traders for not following official price mechanisms.
July 08 , 2011

Competition sours Argentina's lemon export volumes

Argentina's lemon producers are holding back potential exports due to strong competition in destination markets.
July 07 , 2011

Chile launches citrus action plan after frosts

A Chilean citrus committee has launched an action plan to prevent the export of damaged fruit, in the wake of recent frosts.
July 06 , 2011

Mexican region loses 75% of mango crop

The Mexican mango-producing region of Mazatlán has lost around 75% of its commercial crop, due to frosts earlier in the year.
June 28 , 2011

Profitability under pressure for Aussie citrus

Citrus Australia CEO Judith Damiani talks high volumes, tough competition and HLB protection.
June 28 , 2011

Costa Rican pineapple farms fire workers for union membership

Costa Rica's pineapple industry is in hot water again but this time over labor code violations.
June 24 , 2011

Latin America to benefit from U.S. food service changes

Argentine and Chilean fruit producers aim to tap the benefits of menu changes in major U.S. food chains.
June 24 , 2011

Brazil’s citrus greening lessons: ‘there is no cure’, just management

Brazil has cut down 10 million citrus trees since 2004 to fight a disease that knows no borders.
June 23 , 2011

GM Special: green image vs food security in Oceania

For the second part of Fresh Fruit Portal's GM Special we look at the situation in Australia and New Zealand.
June 22 , 2011