Price for Peru’s grapes rises 13% through November

Export volume was up 44% over same period in 2009

December 30 , 2010

Water issues to dominate 2011 citrus agenda in Australia

Water is a key issue along with other areas such as funding for research and development, biosecurity, market access and “truth in labeling."

December 30 , 2010

South American Mango shipments to the US to fall in 2010-11 season

Peru will drop 12% compared to the previous season while a slight increase is expected from Ecuador.

December 29 , 2010

South Africa citrus exports to grow in 2011 on Middle East demand, USDA says

Increased demand for citrus in the Middle East and Far East to help South Africa grow its citrus exports, according to the USDA's annual citrus report.

December 29 , 2010

Chile’s irrigation infrastructure back 100% after earthquake

Irrigation channels back across 170,000 of affected agricultural land.

December 29 , 2010

Peruvian agriculture exports to reach US $2.55 billion in 2011

Fruit and vegetables to help propel the volume of agricultural exports in 2011, according to the country's exporters association.

December 28 , 2010

Mexico rejects 784 MT of agriculture imports in 2010

Apples, peaches and grapes from the U.S. among most frequently rejected crops

December 28 , 2010

Brazil’s orange production expected to rise 12%, USDA says

Good weather and blossoming prompt encouraging forecast

December 27 , 2010

Mexico citrus exports to hold steady, USDA says

The harvest of Mexican oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits will produce slight gains in volumes in 2010-11 but exports will likely hold at current level, according to the USDA.

December 27 , 2010

Guatemala fruit exports expected to rise 5.6% in 2011

Sales in 2010 expected to drop due to rains that delayed harvests, damaged infrastructure

December 27 , 2010