Post Archive
Tucumán citrus growers aim to ship to Asia, re-enter U.S. in 2011
Government protocols limiting the entry of the region's lemon crop in Japan and the U.S. continue to challenge the industry, but representatives are optimistic that changes are coming in 2011.
December 08 , 2010
Peru mango production grows 268.8% in 2010
Production for 2010 expected to set a new record, the agricultural ministry says.
December 08 , 2010
Uruguay aims to enter U.S. market with citrus in 2011
The country is looking to diversify the markets that receive its fruit and increase its participation in countries already open to Uruguayan fresh fruit.
December 08 , 2010
Chile’s blueberry harvest hits peak ahead of schedule
A sharp increase in harvest volumes has the Chilean Blueberry Committee calling on exporters to ship pint clamshells of high quality fruit.
December 07 , 2010
Australia could take up to 80% loss on melons, cherries due to rains
Continuing heavy rain in eastern and southern Australia has devastated crops. Apart from the fruit industry the nation's multibillion-dollar wheat industry also taking a severe hit.
December 07 , 2010
Peru redoubles effort to prevent fruit flies in south
Program to maintain area's status as fruit-fly free includes preventing entrance of unregulated fruit.
December 07 , 2010
Costa Rican land area for organic agriculture shrinks
Reduction comes despite a law aimed at boosting production
December 07 , 2010
Chile raspberry growers eye new strategies ahead of 2010-11 season
Increasing demand internationally, developing new varieties and improving communications channels are key challenges facing the industry.
December 07 , 2010
New Zealand lifts restriction notices on kiwi orchards with PSA
The lifting of the restriction orders on more than 100 orchards has been placed by guidelines outlining growers obligations to minimize the spread of the disease.
December 06 , 2010
Chile sends 240,000 cartons of grapes to Philadelphia in first shipment of 2010-11
Trade group official cautiously optimistic about prices as consumption is expected to increase
December 06 , 2010
