Post Archive
Market competition challenges Australian citrus growers
Strong Australian dollar has exporters in other fruit sectors considering dropping prices.
November 04 , 2010
Water will be biggest factor for Chile’s grapes as climate changes, expert says
As the effects of climate change increase global temperatures, Chile’s central valley -- home to its grape industry -- will experience a decline in rainfall.
November 04 , 2010
Argentina’s Expofrut closes pear processing plant
Closure will eliminate 50 jobs 2 months after layoffs of 534 workers in table grape operations
November 04 , 2010
Argentina exports nearly 5,000 tons of blueberries in October
Total is more than double the amount shipped in October 2010, and price per kilogram was higher too, although a price drop hit the market towards towards the end of the month.
The US leads receptions with some 70% of exports from the Southern Cone nation thus far.
November 04 , 2010
Chiquita takes third-quarter loss on lower salad, banana sales
Revenue fell 8 percent, missed estimates
November 04 , 2010
Market Pulse week 43 -- 2010
First blueberries from Argentina and Uruguay arrived just as the Norther Hemisphere season ends, and the first Chilean cherries arrive in the United States.
November 03 , 2010
Harvest Trends, week 43
Weather problems in Chile could impact early, nearly ripe cherries, but the overall export estimates remain.
November 03 , 2010
Chilean investors aim to bring blueberry production to dry zones
Chilean investment holding group Esparta is looking for dry zones in Chile and abroad to grow blueberries in order to take products to market outside of the traditional harvest peaks.
November 03 , 2010
Zespri considers Vietnam for kiwi
Exporter would license and pay farmers in the Southeast Asian nation to grow the fruit, but the possibility of government aid angers Turners & Growers.
November 03 , 2010
USDA opens U.S. to bulk shipments of Mexican avocados
The USDA amended import regulations for Mexican avocados to allow the shipment of bulk packages of the product.
November 03 , 2010
