Post Archive
Chile sets aside US $6 million for export promotion
Chile agriculture ministry will invest US$ 6 million in a contest to promote agricultural exports abroad
October 28 , 2010
Greece follows U.K., targets Chilean apples with morpholine
Following a measure taken by the U.K.'s government earlier this month, Greece’s food sanitary authority has removed more than 40 tons of Chilean apples after morpholine, a processing aid used in the wax finish
October 28 , 2010
Chilean exporters association wary of plan to loosen controls on Argentina border
Less control of imports could bring pests, hurt export business, association says
October 28 , 2010
“La Niña” to benefit Peruvian growers, expert says
The weather phenomenon known as “La Niña” will favor for Peruvian produce growers along the country’s coast; mango, grapes and asparagus seen as key beneficiaries.
October 28 , 2010
Argentine citrus growers prepare for possible drought
Citrus growers in Argentina are preparing for the possibility of a summer drought in growing regions.
October 28 , 2010
Harvest Trends week 42 -- 2010
Estimates for Chilean avocado exports adjusted due to irrigation problems and strong local market.
October 27 , 2010
Jazz apples’ low returns frustrate New Zealand growers
Income doesn’t cover production costs for second consecutive year and some growers are looking at changing varieties.
October 27 , 2010
Brazilian researchers focus on citrus black spot disease
Scientists develop fluorescent fungus to track its spread.
October 27 , 2010
Peruvian asparagus importers, exporters plan to create promotion fund
Businesses aim to increase demand for vegetable in U.S. by 25% by following blueberry example
October 27 , 2010
Chile customs workers union holds day long strike
Government has failed to keep promises to improve working conditions and modernize the agency, the union says
October 27 , 2010
