Post Archive
Higher temperatures quicken Chile blueberry harvest
In new export estimates, the first export peaks will hit receiving markets in weeks 50 and 52, with about 5,700 metric tons each.
December 03 , 2010
Chile’s Copefrut receives takeover bid
The Soler Ruiz family looks to consolidate a 100% share of the exporter. Offer puts the company's value at US $78 million.
December 01 , 2010
Wal-Mart, Massmart agree to US $2.4 billion deal
If approved, American retailer would take 51% controlling interest
November 30 , 2010
Namibia expects big grape crop due to good weather
Exporters expect to exceed last year's shipment because of good quality, European demand
November 29 , 2010
Michoacán avocado industry targeting small thefts
Up to 6 metric tons of fruit stolen between January and June, industry group says
November 26 , 2010
Chile's blueberry harvest picks up the pace
The slow harvest in the north could cause labor problems as workers shift to the early grape harvest.
November 26 , 2010
New Zealand paid 19% more produce export tariffs this year than in 2008
Tariffs placed on fresh produce exports from New Zealand in receiving markets have cost the industry some NZD $235 million (US $ 179 million), up 19% since 2008.
November 25 , 2010
Argentina growers association pessimistic on 2011 for apples and pears
Increased labor costs have Argentine growers looking to the government for backing.
November 24 , 2010
U.S. grants patents for two new Chilean guava varieties
Patents were issued for the Red Pearl and South Pearl varieties of the Chilean guava.
November 24 , 2010
Australian university looks to replicate kiwi success with Chinese fruit
The University of Queensland is looking for investors to establish production of a Chinese fruit known as Yeng Mei, also called the Chinese or Red Beyberry.
November 23 , 2010
