Today's Headline
Chile's blueberry industry 'plagued' by old varieties
Chile's blueberry success may have more to do with quantity than quality, but one expert says new varieties are on the way.
August 31 , 2011
Chemical ban could slash Australian horticultural exports
A proposed insecticide ban could cut more than US$300 million off Australia's horticultural exports.
August 24 , 2011
Productivity investment needed for Ecuador's bananas, says researcher
An Ecuadorian researcher says emergency banana funding would be put to better use if it went towards improving quality and productivity.
August 23 , 2011
Pandol's Brazilian grape program 'trending down'
U.S. distributor Pandol forecasts a lower presence of Brazilian grapes in the market, but growers are not overly concerned in the short term.
August 22 , 2011
Australia makes final NZ apple decision
New Zealand apples will likely be in Australia 'very soon' following official market entry approval.
August 18 , 2011
Chile-Colombia partnership to build frozen fruit plant
Chilean and Colombian partners have teamed up to build an ambitious tropical frozen fruit plant.
August 16 , 2011
U.S. response to Australian citrus 'outstanding'
A U.S. importer has offered words of encouragement to Australian citrus growers for their commitment despite tough conditions.
August 15 , 2011
Argentine blueberry air freight takes off
Blueberry cargo flights from the Argentine province of Tucuman are expected to more than double this year.
August 12 , 2011
New bankruptcy case hits Chilean fruit sector
Multinational Chiquita is one party involved in a Chilean fruit exporter bankruptcy case.
August 09 , 2011
U.S.: 'Buy local' won't affect SH growers, says DiPiazza
Consultant and former Sam's Club senior VP Bob DiPiazza gives a fruit-by-fruit verdict on U.S. consumer trends.
August 08 , 2011
