Larger packaging for blueberries a must for Chilean exporters, Naturipe Farms CEO says

High volume estimates for the 2010-11 season mean growers must focus on moving larger format sizes and put extra focus on proper planning, CEO says.

December 16 , 2010

Uruguayan citrus exports grow 17% in 2010

Exports met preseason estimates with orange and mandarin shipments showing growth while lemon and grapefruit dipped.

December 16 , 2010

Mexican lime producers halt shipments to protest USDA rejections

Refusals caused US $40.3 million in losses, industry group says

December 16 , 2010

Costa Rica on pace for record banana sales in 2010

Exports through October valued at more than $600 million, more than all of 2009

December 16 , 2010

Australia’s late cherries survive heavy rain, group says

Up to 8,000 metric tons of good quality fruit ready to be harvested

December 15 , 2010

Mexican horticulture association opens U.S. marketing office

The Nogales, Arizona office staff will address distribution, supply chain and commercial interests in US market.

December 15 , 2010

Mexican sweet limes allowed in U.S. again after rule change

Citrus entering U.S. must have more documentation to prevent spread of sweet orange scab, USDA says

December 15 , 2010

Price for Peru’s mangoes falls due to poor quality, association says

Irresponsible exporters shipping immature fruit to U.S., Europe, APEM president contends

December 14 , 2010

New Zealand association heading PSA fight names manager

The board named John Burke, a former grower and previously held the position of CEO of Awanui Huka Pak Ltd., prior to the sale of Huka Pak to Seeka Kiwifruit Industries.

December 14 , 2010

Chilean researchers to launch “carbon footprint calculator”

Web site will allow growers to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, inform consumers

December 14 , 2010