Argentina’s Concordia sees drop in blueberry planted land

A drop in profitability has pushed some growers away from the crop, but the positive economic prospects for blueberry exports remain, according to the head of a growers association.

December 21 , 2010

FDA inspecting 30 Peruvian non-traditional produce exporters

Agency says reviews are intended to boost confidence among buyers in U.S.

December 21 , 2010

Honduras banana exports worth US $350 million in 2010

The majority of the shipments of the Honduran banana have gone to the United States.

December 21 , 2010

Mexico papaya shipments to the U.S. worth US $54.6 million in 2010

Papaya exporters and growers partnered with the Mexican government to promote the fruit in the US and Canada.

December 21 , 2010

Chile fruit shipments from Valparaíso port jump 170% in December

Blueberries, cherries, stone fruit make up 8,400 MT loaded and shipped from one of the countries most important commercial ports.

December 20 , 2010

Argentine citrus production expected to rise in 2010-11

Production of lemons, oranges and tangerines is foretasted to grow, although exports should hold steady in 2010-11.

December 20 , 2010

New Zealand kiwi pollen provider looks to export after PSA

The focus on pollen's role in the spread of PSA has cut into PollenPlus' bottom line and the company looks to export markets to compensate.

December 20 , 2010

Colombia’s rain is Ecuador’s gain in banana shipments

Flooding prevents harvest and shipment from Colombia; speculation is a concern in Ecuador

December 17 , 2010

Peruvian exporter takes 50% stake in land for grapes, organic bananas

400 hectares in the Piura region will divided evenly between crops, first harvest expected in two years.

December 17 , 2010

Chilean Walnut Commission looks to represent a greater share of exporters

The Chilean Walnut Commission expects production in Chile to double over the next four years and include more industry players as members.

December 17 , 2010