Peru: Processed mangoes represent 30% of fruit’s exports

Increased capacity transforms industry, association leader says

October 19 , 2010

Australia gets go-ahead to ship table grapes to China

Long-delayed deal could generate AU $100 million

October 16 , 2010

Walmex income up 10% in 3rd quarter

Rise attributed to Central American stores.

October 15 , 2010

Chilean apples at the center of UK morpholine alarm

The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has sounded the alarm against imported apples treated with morpholine, a processing additive. Industry advocates blasted the measure.

October 13 , 2010

Rio Blanco considering increased investment in Peru to counteract low dollar

Chile’s largest grower and exporter of tables grapes is considering focusing its investments in Peru where the effect of the tanking dollar has been diluted by government action

October 12 , 2010

Chile blueberry season expected to produce some 66,700 tons in 2010-11 season

Favorable climate conditions for fruit growing this year should bring an excellent harvest in Chile that will follow growth trends seen in previous years

October 08 , 2010

Latest round of EU-Ecuador FTA talks end without agreement

The latest round of talks between delegations of the European Union (EU) and the Ecuadorian government detailing a free-trade agreement (FTA) ended Thursday without a final agreement

October 08 , 2010

Fruit fly inspection scaled back in South Australia

The South Australian government will cut back fruit fly inspection measures in the Riverland, one of Australia’s prime fruit growing regions, a move growers say put the industry at risk

October 07 , 2010

Latin American countries modernize food safety standards, study says

Chile, Mexico and Peru are among nations that have improved rules for fresh fruit production.