Post Archive
Chile’s cherry exports hit historic highs
Chile's cherry exporters record 83% boost in shipments compared to 2009-10 season.
January 19 , 2011
Argentina's apple, pear exports may drop despite production gain
A drop in demand and higher production costs are hurting industry
January 19 , 2011
EU panel approves cuts in Latin American banana tariffs
Fees would fall about US $80 per metric ton over eight years
January 19 , 2011
Uruguay’s apple production expected to increase 33% in 2010-11
Meanwhile, pear production is expected to drop by about 20%
January 18 , 2011
South Africa's grape packing down 15.6% in week 1
Shipments to U.K., Middle East and Southeast Asia fall compared with same period in 2010
January 18 , 2011
Argentina's fruit packers join growers in national strike
Fruit union blockades warehouses and refrigerator facilities after failure to reach salary agreement with government
January 18 , 2011
Ecuador pineapple growers cut production
Ecuador's Gold Extra Sweet pineapple growers have cut production due to high production costs, price declines and an oversupply in the global market.
January 18 , 2011
CORRECTED: Argentina grapes shipped from Coquimbo, Chile, for first time
Inaugural shipment to U.S. follows report of 43% drop in fruit exports from Chilean port in December
January 18 , 2011
South African baboons discover new citrus cultivar
A troop of baboons flocked to one particular tree out of thousands ahead of the traditional harvest to devour the early sweet variety.
January 17 , 2011
Costa Rica's bananas to get country-of-origin label
Industry hopes designation will help in European market
January 17 , 2011
