Post Archive
New Zealand examines pollen link in PSA outbreak
Positive test results on a few pollen samples suggest that the disease has been in New Zealand for a few years, and prompt an industry group to call for a ban on pollen imports.
November 23 , 2010
Food packaging promises fruit, doesn't deliver, Freshfel says
Nearly 20% of foods with fruit on the packaging contains no fruit at all and may violate EU rules on health claims, the group says
November 23 , 2010
Mexico papaya production to get boost with greenhouse investment
Growing the crop indoors will improve productivity, prevent diseases and pests, agriculture official says
November 22 , 2010
Chile goes gourmet with truffle project
Growers and entrepreneurs are looking to new niches beyond fresh produce and wine, targeting the gourmet world with the black truffle, which can fetch up to US $1,500 per kilogram internationally
November 22 , 2010
Peru's citrus exports grow 30% through October
Peru’s citrus exports totaled 64,000 tons for a value of US$ 53.5 million from January to October 2010, a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2009.
November 22 , 2010
Argentina’s Tucuman wraps up exports due to low price
Argentina’s prime blueberry region, Tucuman, has wrapped its exports of the berry because receiving prices dropped below profitable levels. The harvest in Concordia and Buenos Aires continues.
November 22 , 2010
CORRECTED - Chile’s table grapes in cover 6.8% less land near capital region
The land dedicated for table grapes has decreased by 683 hectares since 2004 in Chile's Metropolitan Region, and the country's growers association says the exchange rate and increased labor costs are to blame.
November 19 , 2010
Consumers drive push toward tighter regulations on imported fresh fruit
Health, safety and the environment are top concerns in developing and emerging markets. The pace of regulatory change varies widely depending on nation and exporters must be able to adapt, executive says.
November 19 , 2010
In Peru irrigation and growing project targets international investors
The project will auction 43,500 hectares of land and has the potential to produce some US$ 660 million in agricultural exports.
Growing lots will include 500-1000 hectares and are set to be auctioned early 2011.
November 19 , 2010
Chile blueberry harvest back on track
The blueberry harvest has picked up pace two weeks after heavy storms delayed activities. As of week 45 the harvest is 66% higher than last year.
November 19 , 2010
