China-NZ apple protocol finalized

New Zealand and China have signed a key apple phytosanitary protocol ahead of increased volumes.

September 29 , 2011

India's insatiable appetite for imported apples set to grow

A poor U.S. apple harvest could benefit Chilean exports to India where the fruit is in hot demand.

September 29 , 2011

Costa Rican govt 'greenwashing' pineapple problems

A Costa Rican pineapple sustainability scheme has been accused of 'greenwashing'.

September 26 , 2011

More NZ apples going to juice market

New Zealand company Enza Food has opened up a new processing line in Hastings following increased demand for apple juice.

September 23 , 2011

Chile's fruit industry lacks 33% of the labor it needs

Urbanization has spurred Chile's fruit union to call for labor law changes if it is to meet its high export goals.

September 22 , 2011

Chile's fresh fruit exports jump, U.S. arrivals down

Chile's latest fruit export statistics show a rise driven by Asian and Latin American demand, while U.S. shipments fell.

September 21 , 2011

Chile seeks out Pole position

ProChile commercial director in Poland Felipe Gajardo talks up opportunities in a relatively untapped market.

September 20 , 2011

Peru cherimoya productivity up 55%

A Peruvian cherimoya initiative could help growers overcome U.S. and European phytosanitary barriers.

September 15 , 2011

Australia withdraws from Indonesian pineapple row

The Australian Customs Service (ACS) has halted an anti-dumping investigation against Indonesian canned pineapples.

September 14 , 2011

Argentina: Patagonian pome fruit hit seven-year record

The Argentine Protected Patagonia region produced 1.366 million metric tons (MT) of pome fruit in the first half of 2011.

September 14 , 2011