Today's Headline
Colombia's truck drivers lift strikes
Colombia's 15-day truck driver strike has come to a close as the government reached a breakthrough deal with the union.
February 18 , 2011
Ecuador offers exporters collateral-free loans after U.S. trade decision
Ecuador has vowed to support fruit farmers with loans of up to US$2 million in the wake of a U.S. Congress decision not to renew a trade agreement with the South American country.
February 17 , 2011
Colombia and China discuss US$7.6B Pacific-Atlantic railway line
Colombia will aim to become a stronger regional trade power in the Americas, as Chinese investors flock to the country with infrastructure development proposals.
February 16 , 2011
Mexico's agriculture industry could lose $US3.7B from cold snap
Mexico's cold snap has destroyed around US$3.7 billion worth of agricultural crops, according to the country's National Rural Confederation (CNC).
February 15 , 2011
Uruguay drought leads to smaller citrus fruits
A lack of rain this summer in Uruguay is expected to lead to smaller citrus fruits, as a local agricultural investigation institute advises farmers to check their filters and drip systems to conserve water.
February 14 , 2011
Peru-Japan FTA to boost trade by $5B in 2011
Peru's lucrative export market to Japan is about to get bigger with an FTA on the cards for June, which is set to boost trade by $5 billion.
February 11 , 2011
PMA Australia-New Zealand to boost international ties
PMA Australia-New Zealand CEO believes local fruit and vegetable consumption has the potential to rise, with room for imported products.
February 10 , 2011
New Zealand kiwifruit giant opens doors to new export alliance
Zespri has joined a record agreement to export non-Zespri products to Hong Kong and Thailand.
February 09 , 2011
Brazil’s fresh fruit export volumes fell slightly in 2010
Brazil's high currency pushed down fruit export volumes in 2010, but dollar values were up nearly 9%
February 08 , 2011
Argentina's grapes damaged by rain but Chile exports to rise
Chile is positive about grape exports, while wet weather has caused setbacks for Argentine and South African growers.
February 07 , 2011
