Post Archive

Peru records fall in avocado shipments

Peru has recorded a sharp fall in avocado exports for the first five months of 2011.
June 21 , 2011

Copefrut gives reasons for Chile property sales

Chilean fruit exporter Copefrut says property sales will help improve its export focus.
June 21 , 2011

GM Special: fighting like cats and dogs in South America

For the first part of Fresh Fruit Portal's GM Special we look at the situation in South America.
June 21 , 2011

Argentine company looks for new partners with filled bananas

An Argentine company is on the hunt for new business partners to distribute its bananas with filling, after a deal with multinational Dole fizzled out.
June 21 , 2011

Chile: ACONEX liquidator recovers US$30M from asset sales

Administrators of Chilean fruit company Aconex have sold off US$30 million in assets in a recent auction.
June 20 , 2011

Megakiwi: the next alternative to the wayward Hayward

With profit margins tightening for Hayward kiwifruit, a new high-yield variety could solve a few problems if Chile’s growers embrace it.
June 20 , 2011

Peru FTA difficult to 'renegotiate', says U.S. ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Peru said a renegotiation of FTA terms would be difficult.
June 20 , 2011

Hail sets back Brazilian state's apple production

Hail in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has cut volumes and quality for apple growers.
June 20 , 2011

Southern Hemisphere: clementine and mandarin exports to fall 10%

The Southern Hemisphere's mandarin and clementine exports have been weighed down by poor Argentine weather conditions.
June 20 , 2011

Mexico takes pole position in European blackberry market

Mexico has staked its claim as the largest exporter of blackberries and chickpeas to Europe.
June 17 , 2011