Southern Hemisphere apple export volumes expected to rise 8% in 2011

Increases expected from Argentina, Chile, South Africa and New Zealand, while Brazil's volumes are expected to drop slightly in 2011.

January 12 , 2011

South Africa apricot shipments down in 2010/11

UK shipments down 52%, Europe down 11% while the Middle East grows 7% as of week 50, 2010.

January 11 , 2011

Australia's flood losses could be New Zealand's gain

New Zealand could fill shortage of fruits, vegetables caused by historic Australian floods in the Queensland region.

January 10 , 2011

Chile late blueberry varieties see first harvest

Chile’s blueberry harvest has advanced to its most southern growing regions and now includes late varieties such as Legacy, Brightwell, Bluecrop and Bluegold as of week 52, 2010

January 07 , 2011

Australia government announces aid for flooded Queensland growers

Australia’s Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has established a fund of up to 25,000 Australian dollars for growers and small businesses affected by flooding in Queensland.

January 06 , 2011

Thompson killers and the road ahead for white seedless

Thompson seedless might reign today as the top grape among consumers but a rosy past doesn’t guarantee a bright future and a new wave of highly produced varieties have been in the works for years. Their commercial future looks bright and their mission is dramatic: Kill the Thompson.

January 03 , 2011

South Africa grape exports slow in week 50

Grape exports slow although intakes hold. Northern Europe, still suffering from a cold spell, the main receiving market

December 29 , 2010

Chile set to introduce new peach variety

Andesduuno, ideal for canning, was 12 years in the making. has a round shape without a point and a red top that doesn’t go through to the pulp. Compared to other varieties such as Tirrenia and Romea, the Andesduuno stands out for its good size and sugar content.

December 28 , 2010

Chile’s organic fruit exports dominated by apples, blueberries

Apples dominated exports, making up 50% of organic fresh fruit shipments.Blueberries (24.5%), kiwi (11.7%) and avocados (5.4%) followed.Europe is the main receiving market with 55% of shipments

December 27 , 2010

Argentina pear and apple volumes to increase 23.9% in 2010-11

An increase in pears of 21.2% over last season and an increase of 26.1% for apples is expected for growers from Neuquén and Río Negro.

December 24 , 2010