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
Argentine grower Salentein Fruit laying off workers
Salentein follows fellow exporter Expofrut in its decision to start cutting work force redundancies due to increasing cost.
December 03 , 2010
Citrus disease HLB affects 10% of lemon plantings in Colima, Mexico
New plantings with certified stock part of strategy to contain disease.
December 03 , 2010
Peru’s table grape shipments to Russia more than triple in 2009-10
Russia has become fourth-largest market for the fruit since shipments began in 2005-06 season
December 03 , 2010
After big drop this year, Chile avocado production expected to climb, USDA says
An increase in commercially producing orchards will help grow the yield in 2011, the USDA says. Domestic market also becoming more attractive to growers than exporting.
December 03 , 2010
Zespri's China TV commercial
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZQOOJAX0YQ[/youtube]
December 02 , 2010
Satara, Eastpack call off merger in wake of PSA
A revaluation of the deal was not possible due to commercial uncertainty, Satara says.
December 02 , 2010
Australia tests kiwi orchards with imported vine stock for PSA
Nation suspended imports of pollen and vine stock as disease was discovered in New Zealand last month
December 02 , 2010
China opens market to Argentine apples
Argentina's agricultural ministry signed a series of five agreements Tuesday with Chinese officials. The agreement covers apples, dairy products, beef and barley.
December 02 , 2010
Peru's Expoalimentaria 2010 generated US $69.1 million in possible business, organizers say
The event, held in September, produced 1,120 meetings that brought together Peruvian companies and some 127 international buyers.
December 02 , 2010
