Post Archive
South Africa: first dividend from Denau Workers' Trust
A South African grape farmer investment scheme in the Western Cape has yielded its first dividends.
September 20 , 2011
Southern Hemisphere lemon exports to close with 4% fall
Southern Hemisphere lemon exports are expected to fall 4% due to the effects of the July frosts in Argentina and Chile.
September 20 , 2011
Chilean blueberry harvest kicks off
Chilean fruit company Vital Berry has started blueberry harvesting in the northern zones of Ovalle and Tilama.
September 20 , 2011
Chile seeks out Pole position
ProChile commercial director in Poland Felipe Gajardo talks up opportunities in a relatively untapped market.
September 20 , 2011
Argentina: authorities approve airport cold storage construction
Authorities in the Argentina province of Tucuman have approved the construction of an airport cold chamber.
September 19 , 2011
SA orange, grapefruit crops underestimated in 2011
South Africa's navel orange and grapefruit figures are higher than original estimates but easy peelers fell below expectations.
September 19 , 2011
South Africa: Capespan operating profit spike in H1
South African fruit company Capespan has recorded a US$3.1 million increase in operating profit in the first half of 2011.
September 19 , 2011
Brazil mango production up, exports to fall
The Brazilian Fruit Institute has forecast an uptick in mango production but the high real will likely push down exports.
September 19 , 2011
Peru: Camposol to become fresh produce multinational
Peruvian fresh produce company Camposol has plans to become a US$500 million multinational in the coming years.
September 19 , 2011
European crisis spells doubts for SA fruit exporters
South African fruit exporters have raised concerns about their prospects in Europe due to the debt crisis.
September 16 , 2011
