Post Archive
Chilean blueberry harvest centered in south
Heaviest harvesting taking place near Talca, Concepcion
January 03 , 2011
Small growers to sell organic bananas to South Korea
South Korean importer Pacific Fresh Traders will receive the fruit after the product received full import clearance this month from the government of South Korea.
December 31 , 2010
Guatemala expects up to 12% increase in agriculture exports in 2011
Shipments in 2010 valued at US $911 million, Agexport says
December 31 , 2010
Chile’s San Antonio port policies, strike taking toll on fruit exports
A port workers strike now 30 days old and policies that slow the loading and embarking of perishable food products have Chilean exporters calling for action.
December 31 , 2010
Queensland flooding to affect crop exports for months
Water is hurting fruit quality, cleanup is delaying harvesting and planting
December 30 , 2010
Price for Peru’s grapes rises 13% through November
Export volume was up 44% over same period in 2009
December 30 , 2010
Water issues to dominate 2011 citrus agenda in Australia
Water is a key issue along with other areas such as funding for research and development, biosecurity, market access and “truth in labeling."
December 30 , 2010
South American Mango shipments to the US to fall in 2010-11 season
Peru will drop 12% compared to the previous season while a slight increase is expected from Ecuador.
December 29 , 2010
South Africa citrus exports to grow in 2011 on Middle East demand, USDA says
Increased demand for citrus in the Middle East and Far East to help South Africa grow its citrus exports, according to the USDA's annual citrus report.
December 29 , 2010
South Africa grape exports slow in week 50
Grape exports slow although intakes hold. Northern Europe, still suffering from a cold spell, the main receiving market
December 29 , 2010
