Post Archive
Opinion: Middle East fruit sales constant despite upheaval
G.F. Marketing director David Pearce discusses the dynamics of fruit exports to the Middle East.
July 05 , 2011
Minimum rural wage to rise in Brazilian state
The Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul will adjust the rural minimum wage today.
July 01 , 2011
Avocadoes planted over Mexican marijuana plantations
Low marijuana profitability has led Mexican farmers in Chihuahua to shift to avocado crops.
July 01 , 2011
Brazil expects 3% fall in apple production
Brazil expects a 3% apple production fall this year while exports will likely drop further due to exchange rates.
June 30 , 2011
Volcanic ash to improve Argentina's soil fertility
The eruption of Chile's Puyehue volcano has caused huge setbacks for Argentina's agriculture, but could improve soil for the long term.
June 30 , 2011
Market Pulse week 25 — 2011
Low pomegranate placement rates in the U.S. led to a complicated situation for importers while Chilean clementine arrivals led to price adjustments.
June 29 , 2011
Polar cold wave hits South America
Five of South America's major fruit-producing countries have witnessed an historic cold snap over the last week.
June 29 , 2011
Ecuador's banana growers in tough spot with Sigatoka
Black Sigatoka has raised alarm in Ecuador with 95% of the country's banana crops affected by the disease.
June 29 , 2011
Opinion: 'flavor is more important than price'
Jelger de Vriend from Fresh Innovative makes a case for flavor over price in the produce industry.
June 28 , 2011
ProChile looks to boost food exports to Russia, Turkey
A ProChile food tour of Russia and Turkey will wind up tomorrow.
June 27 , 2011
