Post Archive
Peru releases 2011-12 mango forecast
A mango oversupply in previous seasons has led Peruvian growers to forecast lower production in 2011-12, with a higher incidence of malnourished fields too.
August 30 , 2011
Ecuador to give US$2 subsidy per banana bunch
Ecuador will pay US$15 million in subsidies to banana growers to help alleviate the pains of low international prices.
August 30 , 2011
Honduran banana exports stagnant on the margins
A lack of trade agreements has pushed Honduras to the margins of the global banana market.
August 29 , 2011
Argentina expects 10% rise in blueberry production
The Argentine blueberry industry is on track for a 10% rise in production, but growers are struggling to make ends meet.
August 29 , 2011
Debunking the myths of Chile's role in Peruvian horticulture
Peruvian fruit industry experts weigh up the extent and impact of cross-border Chilean investment in horticulture.
August 29 , 2011
Peru's mango exports grow 57.5% in H1
Maximixe figures show Peru's mango exports rose to US$141.4 million in the first half of 2011.
August 26 , 2011
New tax powers put U.S. importers, suppliers at risk
As of Oct. 1, U.S. importers will have higher chances of fines for products that don't meet requirements or have labelling problems.
August 25 , 2011
Peru's fruit pulp exports have tripled in H1
Peru's fruit pulp exports have more than tripled year-on-year to US$6.8 million in the first half of 2011.
August 24 , 2011
US$300M investment touted for Peruvian port development
A new Peruvian port in Lambayeque could cut freight costs and delivery times.
August 22 , 2011
Argentina launches fruit assistance fund in Rio Negro
Fruit growers in the Argentine province of Río Negro will now have access to a US$18.45 million assistance fund.
August 19 , 2011
