Post Archive
Ecuador’s banana industry rejects plan for 2 fixed prices
Growers and exporters prefer one price set annually, instead of two set by season
December 22 , 2010
Argentina’s Concordia sees drop in blueberry planted land
A drop in profitability has pushed some growers away from the crop, but the positive economic prospects for blueberry exports remain, according to the head of a growers association.
December 21 , 2010
South Africa water pollution a risk for exporters
According to a report, the level of water pollution is high enough that fruit and vegetable exports could face action from the EU, which is known for its strict parameters for food quality.
December 21 , 2010
FDA inspecting 30 Peruvian non-traditional produce exporters
Agency says reviews are intended to boost confidence among buyers in U.S.
December 21 , 2010
Honduras banana exports worth US $350 million in 2010
The majority of the shipments of the Honduran banana have gone to the United States.
December 21 , 2010
Mexico papaya shipments to the U.S. worth US $54.6 million in 2010
Papaya exporters and growers partnered with the Mexican government to promote the fruit in the US and Canada.
December 21 , 2010
Chile fruit shipments from Valparaíso port jump 170% in December
Blueberries, cherries, stone fruit make up 8,400 MT loaded and shipped from one of the countries most important commercial ports.
December 20 , 2010
Argentine citrus production expected to rise in 2010-11
Production of lemons, oranges and tangerines is foretasted to grow, although exports should hold steady in 2010-11.
December 20 , 2010
Chile blueberry volume high despite rain and hail
Rain and hail from December 12 only a speed bump as Chile's blueberry crop continues to extend longer and yield higher-than-expected volumes.
December 20 , 2010
New Zealand kiwi pollen provider looks to export after PSA
The focus on pollen's role in the spread of PSA has cut into PollenPlus' bottom line and the company looks to export markets to compensate.
December 20 , 2010
