Post Archive
Morpholine fight highlights regulatory challenges for Chilean fruit exporters
Rules on chemical substances are likely to get stricter in the future, and exporters must adapt, Andes Laboratory executive says
November 05 , 2010
Peru's Camposol not affected by workers' strike
Peruvian produce grower Camposol says it has ended an “illegal” strike by one of it’s company unions and will continue functioning normally as it enters into its prime production season
November 05 , 2010
Sales of Mexican avocados in France increase after promotional effort, agencies say
A joint promotional campaign to reposition Mexican avocados in the French market has concluded with an increase in sales of up to 200% in one supermarket chain.
November 05 , 2010
Chile’s apple, pear, grape exports for 2011 depend on weather, exchange rate, USDA says
Especially cold winter provided enough cold hours, but frost may limit production. Unfavorable exchange rate is limiting investments.
November 05 , 2010
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
