Argentine producers take over govt offices

A group of Argentine producers has taken over the offices of the national Fruit Industry Department.

July 21 , 2011

Peruvian avocadoes to enter U.S. without cold treatment

Peru's avocadoes have been accepted for U.S. entry without cold treatment quarantine.

July 19 , 2011

China Snapshot: Chile's growing fruit trade with the Asian giant

With Chilean blueberries now allowed for Chinese market entry, we take a look at how the fruit is selling on the ground.

July 18 , 2011

South African avocado crop falls 40%

South Africa's avocado crop has fallen dramatically this year, but the industry is positive on future European and U.S. export potential.

July 18 , 2011

Ecuadorian president signs banana regulation decree

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has signed a decree for a new banana trade regulation law that increases authorization requirements.

July 15 , 2011

South Africa plays citrus 'volume game' in Asia

South African citrus exporters expect an uptick in lemon, easy peeler and late Navel orange shipments to Asia.

July 14 , 2011

Chile developing its own strawberries, raspberries

Chilean researchers are upbeat about the prospect of developing new national raspberry and strawberry varieties.

July 14 , 2011

Dominican Republic starts white fly control program

The Dominican Republic has temporarily suspended plantations in several regions to combat pests.

July 13 , 2011

Export harvest halt for Argentine lemons

Frosts have triggered an export harvest suspension in the Argentine lemon province of Tucuman.

July 12 , 2011

Aussie reconciliation over Chile grape spat

Australian Table Grape Association CEO Jeff Scott clarifies the Chilean import issue earlier this year, while highlighting potential in new markets.

July 08 , 2011