Harvest Trends week 41 -- 2010

Brazil and South Africa report problems with seedless white grapes that could diminish exports.

October 20 , 2010

PMA's Fresh Summit draws to a close

Food safety, marketing opportunities in China among the seminars offered at Orlando conference.

October 20 , 2010

Latin America accounts for only 6% of organic produce market, expert says

With 20% of world's certified organic land, region must add value to the raw materials, expert says

October 20 , 2010

Piñera: No tax on foreign investment to ease peso appreciation

Chilean president “very concerned” about exchange rate, says other measures are under review

October 20 , 2010

Chilean research group on verge of bearing first fruit

New varieties of stonefruit and grapes bred for hardiness expected to be harvested in summer 2011.

October 18 , 2010

Colombia beefs up surveillance to combat HLB citrus disease

Officials monitoring airports, seaports to prevent disease from entering country

October 18 , 2010

Chilean avocado industry to get boost with new center

Site aims to help improve technical knowledge among businesses

October 18 , 2010

Australia gets go-ahead to ship table grapes to China

Long-delayed deal could generate AU $100 million

October 16 , 2010

Honduras starts melon season two months late due to rains

Growers hope to harvest for second cycle and sell fruit at high prices.

October 16 , 2010

Peru seeks ways to lessen demand on water resources

Diverting water may be among the solutions, agriculture expert says

October 15 , 2010